Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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A Playlist Of Music From 'Jazz,' A Film By Ken Burns
"Jazz," a film by Ken Burns, follows the growth and development of jazz music from the streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens in Chicago, where… -
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The Boston Theater Marathon Goes Virtual
In this segment from Open Studio with Jared Bowen, we learn more about the annual Boston Theater Marathon's plan to present their work—online.Watch more…
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