‘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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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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‘Teenage Dick’ is a model for disability representation on stage and on screen
In the Huntington's modern adaptation of "Richard III," two disabled actors step into a setting with life and death stakes: high school. -
Handel's "Messiah," with Boston Baroque
Ring in the holidays with Boston Baroque’s celebrated annual holiday tradition, Handel’s Messiah.Martin Pearlman’s GRAMMY®-nominated interpretation… -
Basic Black: Holiday films and representation
This time of year, new movies are a way to bond with family and friends.
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The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living. -
Episode 4810, Season 48<br> The War on Drugs
Modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore.| 53:26 -
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact. -
Episode 4809, Season 48<br> Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos
Producer Adrian Quesada and guest vocalists perform songs from Boleros Psicodelicos.| 53:26
