Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Exhibition explores link between Black women and Shakespeare

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Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare

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  1. PBS NewsHour

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    The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibit maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures.

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