Lorraine Hansberry

Overview

Lorraine Hansberry born Chicago, IL May 19, 1930 (d. 1965). Playwright who wrote first Black play for Broadway, "A Raisin in the Sun", 1959; supported Women Strike for Peace opposition to House Un-American Activities Committee investigation 1962.

Quotations

"In these perilous times, when the fate of the world is in such delicate balance, the fullest debate of the issue of war and peace is vital to survival. . . Freedom of ideas has always been a national necessity." (photo Wikipedia)