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This week we're talking about the meaning of Banned Books Week, public art in Detroit, a feminist anti-rape cloak, and Margaret Atwood's new novel.
This Is Why You Should Celebrate Banned Books Week
Censorship is almost unheard of in America today, and book challenges are dwindling. We have librarians to thank for that. (Read more here)
How A Public Art Fest Made A Real Change In A Detroit Neighborhood
There are 45 new murals, and 90 newly inspired young artists. (Read more here)
Women, Wear This Feminist Artist's Anti-Rape Cloak To Definitely Not Get Raped
"No one is ever asking for it. We shouldn't be asking women to cover up, we should be educating people about consent." (Read more here)
The Pathetic Nature Of Humanity Is The Real Dystopia In Margaret Atwood's Novel
Seriously, we're the worst. And Margaret Atwood is on to us. (Read more here)
Artist Paul Rucker Is Taking Back The Racist Symbols Of America's Past
"This show is about American history repeating itself over and over again." (Read more here)
10 Ingenious Books By Certifiable Geniuses
The MacArthur Grants have funded some pretty fantastic stories over the years. (Read more here)
Nothing But The Truth?: On Lying And Memoir-Writing
Why fluid, artistic memoirs are more than okay. (Read more here)
The Prisoner Is Present
Mohammed el Gharani, one of the youngest detainees in Guantánamo history, is sharing his story. (Read more here) Follow HuffPost Arts and Books on Facebook and Twitter 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 | | |
