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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As war rages in Ukraine, Boston Symphony Orchestra performs powerful anti-war requiem
Britten’s “absolutely brilliant” piece was written in the shadow of WWII and laments the suffering of war. -
Book Club: Brendan Slocumb's 'The Violin Conspiracy'
It's our April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Arts This Week: J.M.W. Turner at the MFA, new lessons from the old master
Terri Lyne Carrington, a three-time Grammy award winning jazz musician, is on a mission to find a new musical prodigy and promote gender equity.
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Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil's Band
Go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil with music director Aaron Guidry.| 4:55