‘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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Boston philanthropist David Mugar dies at age 82
The force behind the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular fulfilled his childhood dream of bringing together large-scale events. -
Jeopardy is 'inherently unbalanced' says 5-time champ
Tom Nichols said the endless winning streaks are unfair. -
Local artists explore society’s most pressing issues at ICA Boston
The 2021 James and Audrey Foster Prize winners bring a sharp insight to current issues.
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Episode 1, Season 1<br> The Foundation
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The Birth Of Hip Hop
Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop. -
Where the Spirit of Hip Hop Originated
The deaths of JFK, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War shape the nation. -
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living.
