‘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 Bluest Eye' leads the 39th Annual Elliot Norton Awards nominations
Other nominees include “The Tempest,” “Tiny Beautiful Things" and “Teenage Dick." -
Open Studio: A photographic look at prison and the bond of family
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Meet the Greater Boston artists inspiring climate action through their work
"Art provides a way of connecting with it at the human level, at the personal level, at the emotional level.”
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Episode 39, Season 10<br> Tech: Tabitha Soren, Greek and Roman Galleries, and more
Tech: Tabitha Soren, Greek and Roman Galleries, Fatimah Tuggar, and Steve Koppel| 26:46 -
Episode 29, Season 49<br> Keeping Company with Sondheim
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.| 1:13:31
