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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What Is The Sound Of Grief?
Osvaldo Golijov is a MacArthur "genius" composer who's written for Yo-Yo Ma, Kronos Quartet and soprano Dawn Upshaw. But in 2012, he was accused of… -
Betto Arcos Shares The Power Of Community In 'Music Stories From The Cosmic Barrio'
For over a decade, arts journalist Betto Arcos has been a familiar voice to public radio listeners, bringing them the sounds of the world — be it from a… -
Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks
For all that feels unstable in the world right now, artists have kept making art — describing life and helping us make sense of things, each in their own…
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