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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Encore: Not Your Average Guidebook - 'A People's Guide' Sheds Light On Greater Boston's Untold Histories
Three local co-authors present a new guidebook, one that offers an expanded history to the region. -
Picasso Kept In Maine House Closet For 50 Years Is Sold
AMESBURY, Mass. (AP) — A mixed-media painting attributed to Pablo Picasso has been sold after spending 50 years in a closet in a house in Maine.John… -
A Reading List For Black Expats From 'Basic Black'
These books share a different aspect of the Black Expat experience — from escaping America's institutional racism, to finding belonging and even the challenges one could experience abroad.
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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