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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Shelf Life: Provincetown's East End Books brings cultural hub to the Seaport
East End Books, a mainstay in Provincetown, is gearing up to open its newest Seaport location. Jeff Peters, who runs the store's two locations in Provincetown, has plans to make the store a destination in Boston — with special author events, drag story hours, collaborations with local restaurants and fundraisers for nonprofits. -
CineFest Latino Boston: a potpourri of films about the richness of Latino culture
Executive Director and Founder Sabrina Aviles says the festival aims to embrace issues around social justice while celebrating the arts. -
How costume designer Ruth E. Carter brings Afrofuturism to the silver screen: 'It’s a big responsibility'
The Springfield native will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Oct. 15th to receive the Coolidge Award.
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Composer Evelyn Simpson Curenton on "Spirituals in Concert"
Composer Evelyn Simpson Curenton discusses how she composed "Spirituals in Concert."| 2:05 -
Episode 9, Season 50<br> The Magic of Spirituals
Glimpse behind the curtain at Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert.| 54:25 -
Episode 2, Season 4<br> The Art of Diss: The History of Battle Rap
Explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL).| 13:53 -
Episode 4, Season 1<br> Still Fighting
From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
