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The Pulitzer-Winning Play 'Fairview' Is About Being Watched While Black

In Fairview, a respectable African American family prepares for a big dinner. But we slowly learn there's something off about Keisha (MaYaa Boateng) and her relatives. Julieta Cervantes/Soho Rep hide caption

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Theater

The Pulitzer-Winning Play 'Fairview' Is About Being Watched While Black

It starts with a perfect black family in a model household, like a '70s sitcom. Then it gets weird. Playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury says she was inspired by an experience with police surveillance.

Politics

Florida Democrat Responds To Trump's Racially Charged Tweets Against Congresswomen

6 min

Florida Democrat Responds To Trump's Racially Charged Tweets Against Congresswomen

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National

Calls For Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello To Resign Over Profane Private Chats

by Adrian Florido

4 min

Calls For Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello To Resign Over Profane Private Chats

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Louisiana Cleanup Underway As Barry Moves North

by Frank Morris

3 min

Louisiana Cleanup Underway As Barry Moves North

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Author Interviews

Mark Bowden Talks Process Of Adapting Mueller Report Into Graphic Novel

6 min

Mark Bowden Talks Process Of Adapting Mueller Report Into Graphic Novel

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National

In Boston, Web App Matches Budget Renters With Senior Homeowners

by Stephanie Leydon

3 min

In Boston, Web App Matches Budget Renters With Senior Homeowners

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Education

Oklahoma Among States Setting Higher Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders

by Alexandra Starr

3 min

Oklahoma Among States Setting Higher Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders

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Author Interviews

Lesley Nneka Arimah Wins 2019 Caine Prize For African Writing

7 min

Lesley Nneka Arimah Wins 2019 Caine Prize For African Writing

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Performing Arts

Broadway Shows Canceled After New York City Blackout

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Broadway Shows Canceled After New York City Blackout

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Theater

The Pulitzer-Winning Play 'Fairview' Is About Being Watched While Black

by Michel Martin

6 min

The Pulitzer-Winning Play 'Fairview' Is About Being Watched While Black

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Vermont-Based Biotek Company Sold For Nearly $1.2B

by Pat Bradley

less than 1 min

Vermont-Based Biotek Company Sold For Nearly $1.2B

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