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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Berklee ensemble aims to ‘shift the culture’ for artists with disabilities
Berklee’s Music Inclusion Ensemble, made of artists with disabilities, will play their first concert this weekend. -
Alison Bechdel on intimacy, mortality and unfettered creativity
Ahead of her appearance at the Boston Public Library's Literary Lights event, writer and cartoonist Alison Bechdel joined "The Culture Show" to discuss her latest graphic memoir, “The Secret to Superhuman Strength,” and the spiritual quest hidden within her exercise routine. -
Boston group celebrates 40 years of performing 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
Fans says cult classic remains as electric and relevant as ever.
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