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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Christian Sands brings “electricity” to the Charles River Jazz Festival
Christian Sands grew up in New England and took up piano when he was six years old. Now 36, he’s recorded with Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, and many others. His latest album is Embracing Dawn and he’ll be performing Saturday July 12 at the Charles River Jazz Festival in Allston.
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New documentary features African students at MIT and their journey far from home
Under the Radar sits down with the director and a student featured in "Brief Tender Light," a new film about four African students navigating their studies at the world's premier engineering school. -
A surprising story of scams and salvation in 'The Book of Clarence'
The new film "The Book of Clarence" tells a familiar story: A man is down on his luck and gets an idea for how to turn things around. What's different about this one is it takes place in Jerusalem during the biblical rise of Jesus Christ. -
A look ahead to Martin Luther King Jr. Day across Boston
As the anniversary of the monument nears, Embrace Boston President and CEO Imari Paris Jeffries joins The Culture Show. Then, Jane Eaglen talks opera.
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