Tag: storytelling
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Explore the groundbreaking achievements of Jesmyn Ward, the first woman and first Black American to win two National Book Awards. Through her powerful storytelling, Ward amplifies the voices of marginalized communities and pushes the boundaries of American literature.
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Explore the remarkable journey of Isabel Wilkerson, the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Learn how her groundbreaking achievement shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for diversity and inclusion in the field.
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Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs, the pioneering Boston-based street artist and muralist commissioned to paint Dewey Square on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Learn about his impactful community-driven art and acclaimed “Breathe Life” mural series.
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