Boston Museum of Fine Arts returns looted artifacts
The return was made at a ceremony at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York City.
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At Cambridge Juneteenth event, local artists prioritize resilience and joy
The event "Juneteenth: Freedom & Form" features the work of six local Black artists.
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Local filmmaker Thomas Kim on making small movies with impact
His short film "Busan, 1999" has qualified for the 2023 Oscars. -
Wounded Knee descendants want a Mass. museum to return artifacts looted from their relatives’ bodies
“Those items need to be returned as soon as possible so our relatives may rest,” says Manny Iron Hawk, a descendant of Wounded Knee survivors. -
Historical fiction: The genre that makes history come to life
Our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
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Episode 28, Season 9<br> The Memorial of the 54th Regiment and Director James Darrah
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Episode 27, Season 9<br> David Allen Sibley, Playwright Michael Lew, and more
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