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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New short film explores Boston's role in long, dark history of scalping Indigenous people
'Bounty' premieres with virtual screenings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Nov. 10. -
Never-Before Heard, Leonard Bernstein's ‘Music for String Quartet’ To Premiere At Tanglewood
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Two Students Launch An International Film Festival In West Newton
The Open Gate International Film Festival brings dozens of films to the greater Boston area from Nov. 5-7
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Episode 13, Season 1<br> The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables!
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Episode 18, Season 6<br> The $150,000 Banana
Artist Maurizio Cattelan duct taped a banana to a wall and sold 5 editions of the artwork.| 11:51 -
Episode 19, Season 6<br> Why Is This Woman in the Jungle?
What is it about this artwork that captivated audiences then and now?| 11:59 -
Laura Dern Accepts the Award for Best Supporting Actress
Laura Dern accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Marriage Story."| 2:58
