Lorraine Hansberry

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Lorraine Hansberry

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1930 - 1965

Occupation

Playwright

Description

Notable as the author of 'A Raisin in the Sun' (1959). First black person to write a play which performed on Broadway. Staff member of the newspaper 'Freedom'. Activist for gay rights and feminism.

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