Lorraine Hansberry

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.

See Also

• Notable LGBTQ Playwrights

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.biography.com/people/lorraine-hansberry-9327823
• https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/lorraine-hansberry
• https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2001/apr/23/artsfeatures.stage
• https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/2018/1/19/why-mid-century-lesbian-playwrights-message-endures

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