‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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Culture in the News
New book spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
The daughter of America's first Black millionaire became the “joy goddess” of Harlem in the 1920s.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's head of security knows who is responsible for art heist
But, he doesn't know where the stolen paintings are. -
‘CODA's' Oscar success is a big step forward for deaf representation in film. Can Hollywood build on it?
The movie, filmed in Gloucester, won three Oscars and two SAG Awards. -
Everett casino gets pushback from local theaters over its newly proposed entertainment venue
Smaller venues are concerned they'll be undercut as Encore's casino profits enable them to subsidize lower ticket prices.
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'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
