‘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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
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.
-
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.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 11, Season 11<br> Igor Golyak, Patrick Kelly, and more
Igor Golyak, Patrick Kelly, and more| 26:46 -
Episode 5, Season 50<br> NY Phil Reopening of David Geffen Hall
Celebrate with a performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” led by Jaap van Zweden.| 1:22:25 -
Episode 4804, Season 48<br> Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen
Texans Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen showcase tunes from the Lone Star State.| 53:26 -
Episode 10, Season 11<br> Rose B. Simpson, Punto Urban Art Museum, and more
Rose B. Simpson, Punto Urban Art Museum, and more| 26:46