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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The 24th Roxbury Film Festival celebrates films by, for and about people of color
RoxFilm's schedule is packed with 80 films this year, ranging from documentaries to animation. -
Uncovering the story of Ona Judge, enslaved by Martha Washington
Author Ray Anthony Shepard wrote a children's book about her escape to New Hampshire. -
Malcolm X's life in opera at The Strand, a mile from his childhood home
Bass-baritone Davóne Tines talks about embodying Malcolm X.
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Host Linda Diaz discusses some ICONIC backing vocals from our favorite R&B songs.| 8:26
