‘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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Can racism be rooted out of the criminal justice system? Why attorney Laura Coates stays hopeful
Clashes between her moral compass and her position’s directives are at the heart of her new book, “Just Pursuit.” -
Arts This Week: Moby Dick, at-home concerts and Frida Kahlo
Finding performers who play their chamber music in the audience’s living room. -
'The Bluest Eye' brings to the stage a familiar story about racism
The theatrical adaptation is at the Huntington Theatre Company through March 26.
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Meet Megan Hilty
Go behind the scenes of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir with guest artist Megan Hilty. -
Josh Groban on Collaborating with Other Artists
Listen to Josh Groban talk about collaborating with Denée Benton, Tiler Peck and more.| 2:52 -
Josh Groban on the Power of Choirs
Josh Groban speaks on why he thinks singing in choirs is great training for young singers.| 1:27 -
Josh Groban Performs "Bring Him Home"
Josh Groban performs "Bring Him Home" from "Les Misérables."| 1:27
