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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'The Shark is Broken' takes a behind the scenes look at the filming of 'Jaws'
Playwright Ian Shaw recently spoke to GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen about the inspiration and process behind the creation of “The Shark Is Broken,” as well as what it’s like to play his father onstage. -
ICA's longtime director Jill Medvedow is stepping down
In a quarter century at its helm, she transformed it from a small museum with 10,000 annual visitors to around 310,000 today. -
Paranormal romance gives readers an escape beyond Halloween
Romance books featuring spooky characters are on the rise and filling the shelves of bookstores year round, not just during Halloween season.
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The Birth Of Hip Hop
Examines the four cultures brought together by DJ Kool Herc to create Hip Hop. -
The First Socially Conscious Hip Hop Hit
'The Message' speaks to how people are living. -
Episode 4810, Season 48<br> The War on Drugs
Modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore.| 53:26 -
Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula on Hip Hop Turning 50
Executive Producers Chuck D and Lorrie Boula discuss Hip Hop's impact.
