‘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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Historical fiction: The genre that makes history come to life
Our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Much ado about something: Shakespeare on the Common shakes things up
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The August Drop: Summer sizzles with synthesizers, symphonic folk and Shakespeare
“Romeo and Juliet” is funny, right?
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Explore Shakespeare’s love life in this ballet featuring music by Rhiannon Giddens.| 1:24:17
