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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'Year of the Beast': How Tara Wray Used Photography To 'Process Fear And Uncertainty'
Photographer Tara Wray wanted to capture 2020, the year that had everyone on their toes, in her own way. So she created Year of the Beast — a book that… -
Andra Day On Portraying BilIie Holiday And The Enduring Strength Of 'Strange Fruit'
The song "Strange Fruit" was written by a man named Abel Meeropol in the 1930s — but it will forever be associated with Billie Holiday. The lyrics vividly… -
Pop Culture: Streaming Premieres, Allen V. Farrow, And Dolly Parton
Will one studio’s decision to stream its movies right away be a final blow for struggling movie theaters? This and more at our pop culture roundtable.
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Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar in "Uncle Vanya"
Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) and Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) say their emotional goodbyes.| 3:13 -
Vanya's Tirade
Vanya (Toby Jones) and the rest of the family discuss the fate of their estate.| 2:13 -
Vince Gill - "One More Last Chance"
Gill is known for his razor-sharp instrumental skills and an ultra-expressive tenor voice.| 11:52 -
Keb' Mo' - "Put a Woman in Charge"
Keb' Mo' plays "Put a Woman in Charge" for an episode of "David Holt's State of Music."| 3:45
