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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A benefit concert for children in Ukraine and its geopolitical playlist
The "Festive Overture" is the first piece on the Boston Philharmonic Youth's Orchestra's upcoming program, originally scheduled as a concert for a now-canceled Russian tour. -
Author and director John Waters on free speech and pushing the envelope with humor
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Immersive art and music experience coming to Cambridge's Longy School of Music
"Adopt and Adapt" is set for Saturday, April 30
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