
Lauren Williams
Former Staff
Lauren Williams was an editor at WBUR. She is a recent graduate of Columbia Journalism School.
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WBUR Presents: The 2023 Makers
These 10 artists of color are interrogating the past, reframing the present day and imagining a better future.

Gabriel Sosa explores language and justice in his multimedia creations
Early in his career, the artist worked as a court translator where he witnessed how power can be exerted through words. Now, he probes that idea through murals, collages and...

Slavery is not the beginning, Juneteenth is not the end
"Juneteenth is the celebration of the news of the Union’s victory over the Confederacy reaching enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. But just like slavery is not the beginning of the...

Two classical music ensembles invest in a digital future
During the pandemic, Boston Baroque and Guerilla Opera experimented with virtual streaming. Now, both organizations are developing plans with in-person and online audiences in mind.

Singer Ali McGuirk blends the serious and playful to create her signature sound
The New England musician pulls inspiration from '90s pop divas, classic rockers and jazz legends. And on her latest album, "Til It's Gone," she doesn't shy away from complicated issues.
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The WBUR Read-In: From the desks of Black women
Arts Reporting Fellow Lauren Williams recommends three books from Black women authors about the lives of Black women.

5 things to do this weekend, including Cecilia Zabala in concert and Oscar-nominated shorts
Plus, a master class from mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker and a reading of Phillis Wheatley's poetry.

5 things to do this weekend, including August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ and a screening of ‘Dear Corky’
Plus, a performance of ‘Ladies at a Gay Girl’s Bar, 1938-1969’ and the New Rep Love Weekend.

5 things to do this weekend, including a May Stevens exhibit and the New England Farm & Fiber Festival
Plus, new opera "The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage" and a performance from BalletX.

5 things to do this weekend, including a new exhibition at the MFA and Boston Festival of Films from Iran
Plus, "Artists in Conversation" at Pao Arts Center and a film screening of "The Inspection."