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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Who was Phillis Wheatley, the first African American poet to publish a book?
2023 marks the 250th anniversary of Phillis Wheatley's "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," the first book of poetry published by an enslaved poet and only the third by an American woman. -
Unpacking Phillis Wheatley’s life as she’s brought to the stage
A new play about Black poet and author Phillis Wheatley looks at her return from London 250 years ago. -
David Yazbek on 'The Band's Visit' and the timelessness of conflict and community
"The Band's Visit" is a Tony-winning musical based on a 2007 film about an Egyptian band finding themselves stranded in an Israeli desert village. The production is on stage at The Huntington Theatre, Nov. 15 through Dec. 17. GBH's Jared Bowen spoke with David Yazbek, the musical's lyricist and composer, about giving the adaptation the weight that it deserved.
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Masters in This Hall
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The Christmas Story: Luke 2
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Angels from the Realms of Glory
Megan Hilty joins The Tabernacle Choir to perform ‘Angels from the Realms of Glory’.
