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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'Fat Ham' brings Shakespeare to the backyard barbecue
The Huntington Theater Company’s production of "Fat Ham," the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner, centers pleasure and self-actualization over harm. -
Exhibit reimagines the fates of Jewish women and girls killed in the Holocaust
“Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated” features modern-day paintings inspired by archival portraits of more than two dozen women and girls who were killed. -
Boston to get a museum focused on LGBTQ+ art and history
The museum seeks to highlight Massachusetts’ rich history in the fight for gay and trans rights.
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Episode 4811, Season 48<br> Pavement
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