Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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How does The Embrace fare as a piece of public art? We asked a critic, an artist and a reporter.
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Local Color: Four Boston-based artists who are making the city a more vivid arts hub
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As ‘Hamilton’ comes to Boston, its actors say there’s still more work to do for representation
The touring musical is at Boston’s Citizens Bank Opera House through March 12.
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