Lorraine Hansberry
African-American playwright and author (1930-1965)
- Fame57.8
- Momentum15.0
- Writers rank#179
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- Fame57.8
- Momentum15.0
- Writers rank#179
- Wikipedia10.5K
Lived 1930–1965, aged 35United States
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Updated 2026-06-21
Lorraine Vivian Hansberry was an American playwright and civil rights activist. She was the first Black American female author to have a play performed on Broadway.
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