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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‘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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The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans
Last year, interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry was named one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door." -
Red Sox to star in Netflix documentary on the 2024 season
Netflix will also release a documentary later this year looking at the 2004 World Series championship Sox team. -
New Panel + Picture event series hopes to make Boston a hub for comic arts
The monthly panel series will offer Boston's comic lovers a place to gather and celebrate the genre.
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