‘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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Boston's MFA finally unveils what might be its most controversial exhibit yet
“Philip Guston Now” is on display after a two-year postponement, which features depictions of the Ku Klux Klan. -
Open Studio: A controversial exhibit comes to Boston by way of the MFA
Venture inside the creative process of artists from across the country. GBH's Jared Bowen will take you to the sets, studios and stages of artists. -
Two Tony Award-winning shows make a splash in the Boston arts world
Looking for arts events to attend this week? GBH Arts Executive Editor Jared Bowen has you covered
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