Latinx news: Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ takes shape as celebs advocate for immigrants
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Latinx news: Celebs speak out for immigrants as Trump admin touts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
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Unbound Pages: Authors Against Book Bans unites authors fighting for the freedom to read
Thousands of books are facing scrutiny throughout the country as the book-banning movement continues to gain supporters. Now, authors are joining together to fight back and use their voices off the page to spread awareness about how book bans threaten democracy and free speech. We speak with three members of Authors Against Book Bans in the latest installment of Unbound Pages, our yearlong series on the anti-book-banning movement in America. -
Donna Summer Disco Party boogies onto City Hall Plaza
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LabCentral’s Juneteenth event showcases how local artists express resilience and joy
It’s been 160 years since the last enslaved people in the United States heard the news they were free. What was once celebrated on a city or state level is now celebrated nationwide as a federal holiday on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. In the spirit of the holiday, Cambridge’s LabCentral is hosting a special exhibit and panel discussion, centering local Black artists and community activists in an event called “Juneteenth: Freedom & Form.” We speak with one of the artists and the event organizer.
