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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Why many Latino nonprofits struggle to make ends meet
Economic and institutional challenges plague many Latino nonprofits in the Bay State, but some are looking for ways to change that trend. -
'Going to Mars' explores the past and Afrofuturism of poet Nikki Giovanni's work
The film is being screened at the Cinefest Latino Boston festival. -
New Salem Witch Trials exhibit focuses on victims' stories
The Peabody Essex Museum's "Salem Witch Trials: Restoring Justice" showcases real objects and letters tied to the people involved.
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Episode 3, Season 1<br> Culture Wars
Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop. -
‘Tough on Crime’ Bill Translates into Mass Incarceration
1 in 3 Black males get caught up in the criminal justice system after the bill passes. -
90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street
Many fans and musicians saw 90's Hip Hop as a reflection of reality. -
The First Feminist Hip Hop Anthem
Queen Latifah emerges as a Hip Hop pioneer with her release of 'Ladies First.'
