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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On Broadway, the American dream and the American pastime are under scrutiny
Jared Bowen takes a detour to NYC, with a look at the latest plays. -
This school year, getting kids to sing at holiday concerts is harder than ever
Because of the pandemic, most younger students are singing in class for the first time. -
Boston LGBTQ+ documentary film festival showcases history not taught in schools
Wicked Queer executive director says 2022 is "the year of the queer documentary."
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