Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
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Culture in the News
‘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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Fannie Lou Hamer: A voice for America
A new documentary shows Hamer in her own words, with no voices to crowd her out or box her in. -
Open Studio: The power of togetherness
The Peabody Essex Museum exhibit "Each/Other" features the work of two Indigenous artists. -
Author Gish Jen's latest collection spans 50 years of Chinese and American history
Her latest book, "Thank You, Mr. Nixon," opens in 1972 with President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China.
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To understand Beloved, we must first look at the author: Nobel Prize Winner Toni Morrison.| 9:41 -
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Scott Yoo and Copland expert John Novacek discuss Aaron Copland's film career.| 5:14
