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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Culture in the News
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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Arts This Week: 'The Shape Of Play,' 'Tradition And Opulence' And 'Our Time Machine'
Every week, GBH News' Arts Editor Jared Bowen highlights the exhibitions, theater, movies and music you should check out in and around Boston. -
Arts This Week: Massachusetts Museum Reopenings
Every week, GBH News' Arts Editor Jared Bowen highlights the exhibitions, theater, movies and music you should check out in and around Boston. -
Encore: Harriet Tubman, American Patriot
Tubman's remarkable life as a spy, abolitionist, nurse and cook included connections to Boston. Many know her name but few know her story.
GBH Music
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Episode 8, Season 3<br> Sonnet IV; I shall forget you presently, my dear, by Millay
Leslie Jamison, Olivia Gatwood, & more read a sonnet by Millay with host Elisa New.| 25:41 -
Episode 6, Season 3<br> Why Is Brandy Called the “Vocal Bible”?
Learn about Brandy Norwood's vocal technique and her lasting impact on the music industry.| 11:13 -
Episode 29, Season 2<br> Why Edgar Allan Poe Isn't Just a Sad Boy
His legacy is more complicated than school books may have lead us to believe.| 11:03 -
Erin Morley Performs as Eurydice
Soprano Erin Morley sings an excerpt of "This is what it is to love an artist"| 2:05