Summary
This Pride Month, look at the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave a new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer.
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Five Facts
- Who is Lorraine Hansberry?
- According to journalist Ali Rogen, why is "A Raisin in the Sun" so significant in Hansberry's career?
- Where did Hansberry grow up?
- How did Lorraine Hansberry's father fight for better black housing?
- What did Hansberry say to the six teenage winners of a national Creative Writing Contest?
Focus Questions
What is Lorraine Hansberry's legacy? How did she give a new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer? News Analysis : Journalist Ali Rogin provides an overview of Hansberry's life, including a description of her early life, greatest achievements and struggles. What other information would be helpful in understanding Hansberry's impact on representation in the arts? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do: On a blank piece of paper, write down a time that you felt represented in media. How did that moment make you feel? If you haven’t experienced a moment where you felt represented in media, write down how you think the media can be more inclusive of different identities.STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (January 7, 2020)
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