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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The Billionaire's Club Has A New Member: Rihanna
Rihanna told us all along she was calling the shots. Out there, collecting money from all manner of ... people. Now it turns out the singer, actress,… -
Young Adult Fiction: The Expanding Genre Attracts More Than Just Teens To Its Pages
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Arts This Week: Free Shakespeare On The Common Returns With 'The Tempest'
Jared Bowen speaks with artist Ekua Holmes and actor John Douglas Thompson. Plus, a rundown of New Bedford’s latest citywide arts initiative from Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute.
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"After Spiritualism" at the Fitchburg Art museum, Artist Keith Morris Washington, and more| 26:46
