Regie Gibson announced as first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey shared more details about the new role at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Friday.
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Culture in the News
‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ showcases the joys and struggles of immigrants in America
The SpeakEasy Stage's production of the Tony Award-winning play centers hair braiders and their lives over one day in the salon in which they work.
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Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83
She sold more than 150 million records worldwide and won 12 Grammys. -
Boston Calling's undercard performers hope to break through
In spite of headliners being overwhelmingly white, local artists say diversity is inevitable. -
'Join or Die' argues the fate of America depends on joining a club
The new documentary ties "America's civic unraveling" to our country's "decline in community connections."
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