Hansberry, Lorraine: 1930-1965

Information by Lorraine Hansberry

  • A conversation between Studs Turkel and Lorraine Hansberry and host Eve Ewing in conversation with Imani Perry. Princeton University; May 12, 1959. Starts at 1:30
  • Lorraine Hansberry discusses her play "A Raisin in the Sun" and theater in general
  • Lorraine Hansberry speaks out with "sighted eyes and feeling heart" against injustice.
  • Lorraine Hansberry speaking on June 15, 1964 at a town hall meeting held in New York City on "The Black Revolution and the White Backlash."