What does it mean to be a ‘good mom’ in 2025?
Kind and nurturing. Endlessly patient. Doting, attentive, protective — and thrilled to do it all.
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What does it mean to be a ‘good mom’ in 2025?
Societal and cultural norms say mothers must be kind and nurturing, they must have endless patience for their children, they must be doting, attentive and protective, and they should be able to do it all — and be thrilled to do it all. But what does it mean to be a “good” mother in this day and age? We explore the complex and nuanced nature of motherhood in honor of Mother’s Day. -
‘Joy Goddess’ spotlights Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter A’Lelia, who forged her own path
Rags-to-riches entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker and her daughter, A’Lelia Walker, built one of the most successful African American hair care businesses in American history. But it was only after A’Lelia broke free of her mother’s singular vision that she found her calling in 1920s Harlem. That search for independence and purpose is at the center of A’Lelia Bundles’ new book, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance.” It’s our May selection for Bookmarked: the “Under the Radar” book club. -
What clues can Trump’s first 100 days offer for the rest of his second presidency?
April 29, 2025 marked 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. In a little over three months, the president, alongside administration officials, Cabinet members, and Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency – or DOGE – have kept Trump’s promise to reshape the government. What can Americans expect for the rest of Trump’s presidency? And how have these first 100 days affected Massachusetts? It’s a full hour of political analysis with the Mass Politics Profs! -
The Genius Next Door: Media artist Tony Cokes recontextualizes history through mixed-media video installations
Tony Cokes, a professor of modern culture and media at Brown University, is transforming the moving image to shine new light on some of history’s darkest moments. By using text, music, found footage, journalistic writing and more, Cokes recontextualizes traumatic moments in American history and creates video-based artwork. He is one of three local MacArthur “Genius” grant awardees, and the final installment of our annual series, “The Genius Next Door.” -
Environmental experts: Massive changes at the EPA will roll back much-needed scientific research
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