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Looking for Lorraine The radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry
Book • 2018
This biography by Imani Perry provides a powerful insight into Lorraine Hansberry’s extraordinary life, which was tragically cut short.
Hansberry was a playwright, writer, and activist who challenged President Kennedy on Civil Rights, supported African anti-colonial leaders, and confronted the romantic racism of the Beat poets.
The book explores her prominent work, including 'A Raisin in the Sun,' her activism, her relationships with notable figures like Malcolm X and Nina Simone, and her complex identity as a lesbian in a time of great social change.
Hansberry was a playwright, writer, and activist who challenged President Kennedy on Civil Rights, supported African anti-colonial leaders, and confronted the romantic racism of the Beat poets.
The book explores her prominent work, including 'A Raisin in the Sun,' her activism, her relationships with notable figures like Malcolm X and Nina Simone, and her complex identity as a lesbian in a time of great social change.
