‘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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Tony-winning playwright Matthew López on making history and knowing your history
His play, "The Inheritance," opens in Boston on April 22. -
Martín Espada uses poetry as a form of advocacy
The UMass Amhert professor incorporates journalistic sourcing and scene-setting in his work. -
Encore: Celebrating National Poetry Month with two poets
It makes sense that in an era of tweets, Instagram and push notifications, poetry would make a comeback.
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