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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Culture in the News
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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Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai tells untold stories of the Vietnam War in 'Dust Child'
The new book is at once empathetic, devastating and upbeat. -
The April Drop: Poetry and motion
It's also a month for marathoners, plus plenty to do for folks who like to enter spring at a slower pace. -
Misty Copeland broke barriers and made history as a Black ballerina
Now the dancer receives the prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Award.
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Freedom Hill | Race and Land, Underprivileged vs. Prosperous
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Freedom Hill | Environmental Racism
In America, marginalized communities are the target of harmful environmental decisions.
