It should go without saying that art is subjective—one person's masterpiece could be another's obscenity. Movies have a way of drumming up conversation and controversy in a way paintings, sculptures, ...

Books have always possessed an unsettling power to challenge authority, reshape minds, and ignite revolutions. Throughout history, governments, religious institutions, and moral guardians have tried ...

A new report says nonfiction titles about identity, activism, and health are being banned from schools at rapidly increasing ...

Frank Zappa once provocatively asked, "If lyrics make people do things, how come we don't love each other?" This insightful question set the stage for a pivotal moment in music history. In 1985, Zappa ...

Banned Books Week 2025 is taking place from October 5 to 11, bringing attention to the stories challenged and removed from schools, libraries, and bookstores — and acknowledging that everyone should ...

Learn more about book banning and censorship challenges, specifically against diverse authors - sponsored by Hekman Library and CISD. In honor of Banned Books Week and in anticipation of UNLEARN Week ...