Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry was a groundbreaking African American playwright and author, best known for her play 'A Raisin in the Sun,' which was the first on Broadway written by an African American woman. Her work addressed themes of race, identity, and social justice, and she remains a significant figure in American literature and civil rights activism.
Born on May 19, 1930 (94 years old)
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Imani Perry wrote a biography of Lorraine Hansberry, highlighting her radiant and radical life.
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