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: 'ChekhovOS' Brings 'The Cherry Orchard' Into The 21st Century
This week, Jared Bowen discusses an exhibition of art from the women of Twenty-One in Truro. Plus, a review of a new, virtual production from Arlekin Players Theatre. -
'Ain't Nobody Gonna Do It For Us But Us': Boston Youth Send A Message On Violence Through Film
Created by members of the Roxbury based organization Teen Empowerment, the film “Senseless Smoke” calls for taking ownership of violence through community dialogue. -
Summer Events Are Returning, But Fireworks Are Still ... Up In The Air
COVID restrictions are lifting but it is unclear how quickly tourist attractions will discard them.
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Excerpts from Porgy and Bess
Watch a selection of clips from the Gershwins' American folk opera, Porgy and Bess.| 3:32 -
Golda Schultz Sings "Summertime"
Golda Schultz sings Clara’s Act I aria, the classic "Summertime."| 2:25 -
Episode 3, Season 9<br> Artists at the Intersection of Bias, Race, and Class.
In this Special Edition, we revisit artists at the intersection of bias, race, and class.| 26:46 -
Episode 2, Season 9<br> Artist Rob “Problak” Gibbs, Playwright Idris Goodwin, & more
Artist Rob “Problak” Gibbs, Playwright Idris Goodwin, and more| 26:46
