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African American Women in Arts & Literature

Lectures in History

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A Roosin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansbury

Lorraine hansbury was the first african American woman to appear on broadway class. She died of serosis at a new york hospital aged forty four in 19 59. Lizzie: Do you recall where the title came from? Lorraine, i'm so glad we had a chance to play it for you. You should listen to the whole song when you have a chance.

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