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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Arts This Week: A Public Art Exhibit On The Common Asks — What Do We Have In Common?
Jared Bowen visits a provocative outdoor exhibit in the heart of Boston, a play that examines loneliness, and a show that celebrates joy through tap dancing. -
What To Stream This Weekend From The Boston Film Festival
With the weekend approaching, the Boston Film Festival will transition to virtual screenings that feature a mix of film categories — including these five documentaries, which are available to watch now. -
Arts This Week: A New Look At Frida Kahlo’s Groundbreaking Work
Jared Bowen explores Frida Kahlo’s legacy, as well as an exhibit that traces the cultural and historical impact of hair.
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Episode 34, Season 8<br> Silkroad's Nicholas Cords, Playwright Melinda Lopez, & more
Co-Artistic Director of Silkroad, Nicholas Cords & Melinda Lopez on “Huntington@Home"| 26:46 -
Anthony Roth Costanzo Sings "Hymn to the Sun" from Akhnaten
Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten performs an excerpt from the "Hymn to the Sun."| 1:06 -
Episode 1, Season 2<br> Urban Love Poem, by Marilyn Chin
Maxine Hong Kingston, Randy Komisar and others explore Marilyn Chin's "Urban Love Poem".| 26:46 -
Episode 24, Season 6<br> What This Painting Tells Us About Frida Kahlo
We take a close look at her painting The Two Fridas (Las Dos Fridas).| 9:26
