Lorraine Hansberry, Activist and Playwright | Biography

Discover the life of Lorraine Hansberry, who reported on civil rights for Paul Robeson's newspaper Freedom and later penned "A Raisin in the Sun". Learn about her personal life, accomplishments, and untimely death at age 34. #Biography


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[kemberleigh]

My English teacher briefly told us a little bit about her my Junior year. I enjoyed "A Raisin in the Sun". She was an inspiration for many cultures.

[Mr.Rocklight]

Really admire her talents and her courage and strength with words about life

[herbayum]

She was a middleclass intellectual who could articulate herself so well in the postwar struggle for equal rights.
Nothing more attractive and interesting than a bright woman photographed in front of well stocked bookshelves at her house..

[cyndyznaniecki]

She sure was an inspiration to her culture as well as ours. Her name will remain in history for generations to come.

[yaokomedja]

She was so beautiful, died so young! ♥️

[djStrimmer]

I’ve only just heard her story but knew of her works a little. I didn’t know she died so young which is very sad.

[jerryj]

May 19th: Happy birthday Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965) first black female author to have a play performed on Broadway. Tony Award, American Theatre Hall of Fame, National Women's Hall of Fame, New York Drama Critics Circle Award: Best Play. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, Biography. Blessings

[miriamedupre]

*I just want to note this: Not being a Savage. But, the part that is most interesting to me is how they die. Because idk.. but I just love the how's and when's.*

[jeniffermoreira]

.Bio o seriado: Minha história de fantasma e - Crianças Médiuns ñ existem mais?? Eram o que eu mais gostava...