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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From fadeaways to the runway, 'Fly' documents the world of NBA fashion
"Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion" highlights the colorful culture and history of high fashion in men's professional basketball. -
One-man show merges mental health, religion and the golden age of hip-hop
Based on his award-winning film, Daniel Callahan's 80-minute one-man show delves even further into his journey into manhood as a Black man in Boston. -
What does it take to grow a garden of blooming nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum?
At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the nasturtium flowers bloom for three weeks every spring as a living sculpture. Erika Rumbley, the director of horticulture at the museum, joins The Culture Show to talk about it.
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Chloe Chua & Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout
Violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through the Ling Ling Violin Workout.| 4:04 -
Nine-year-old Wilson Liu Performs Prokofiev's Prelude
Nine-year-old pianist Wilson Liu performs Prokofiev's Prelude Op. 12, No. 7.| 3:02 -
Episode 14, Season 51<br> Now Hear This “Rising Stars”
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Supa Modo | Superheroes
Who is Supa Modo? I am! The finished film, and community, pays tribute to Jo.
