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Call for Submissions, Novelists: Embark
Calling all novelists! There are only ten days left until the submissions deadline (March 15) for the fourth issue of Embark, a literary novel that features exclusively the openings of unpublished novels. For those of you with an unpublished manusript or a work-in-progress, this is an exciting chance to share your work with both other […]
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ArtsEmerson premieres The White Card by CLAUDIA RANKINE
In this stunning world premiere at ArtsEmerson, The White Card unfolds a meticulously crafted story, raising uncomfortable questions about what — and who — are on display. Exploring contemporary headlines and cultural touchstones, CLAUDIA RANKINE's The White Card refuses to remain “just a play,” safely entrenched on the stage. Like her 2014 New York Times bestselling […]
Find out more »HAMLET / SAINT JOAN
Behold William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw’s most famous creations side by side, in repertory, in HAMLET/ SAINT JOAN. He is the dark, enigmatic prince obsessed with seeking revenge for his father’s death. She is the steadfast rebel who challenged the powers of the Church to restore France to greatness. Iconic figures from two great […]
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From Perpetual Indians to Perpetual Foreigners, a Discussion of Latina/o Migrant Identities at the Boston Public Library
DAVID HERNANDEZ addresses the racial treatment of Latina/o immigrants and communities through the lens of immigration enforcement politics from 1790 to today. David Hernández is assistant professor of Latina/o studies at Mount Holyoke College. His research focuses on immigration enforcement, in particular the US detention regime. He is completing a book on this institution entitled […]
Find out more »Boston Writers of Color: Submit-a-Thon!
Back by popular demand! The Submit-a-Thon is about making the daunting process of sending out your work a little more fun. Use this time to write cover letters, statements, format manuscripts, share tips & tricks, and manage your submissions. Bring a work that's ready for the world and get ready to submit!
Find out more »Did You Know?
Certain books were “banned in Boston” at least as far back as 1651, when one William Pynchon wrote a book criticizing Puritanism.