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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Local nonprofit The Silkroad hosting benefit event for refugee artists
The "Art Overcomes" event is set for Saturday, June 17th -
Days (and nights) of Punk: Michael Grecco's photos show Boston's '70s and '80s punk scene
Some never-before-scene photos are now on exhibition in the South End. -
Summer reading in the era of book bans
Will young people become discouraged from reading?
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An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:25 -
Angélique Kidjo Sings Help Me
Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:49 -
Annie Lennox Sings Both Sides Now
Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 5:03 -
Herbie Hancock and Ledisi Perform River
Ledisi and Herbie Hancock perform "River" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 4:50
