‘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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The January drop: Stream a Moby Dick marathon, take a hike and more
This month's slate of events take place largely outside, alone, or under the auspices of videochat facilitators. -
A lawsuit over Nirvana's 'Nevermind' baby album cover has been dismissed
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The MFA's complicated history with censoring queer desire pervades new exhibit
Barely a trace of queer erotica remains on display in the galleries, despite the museum’s rich holdings.
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