19, 1930
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death
January 12, 1965 (aged 34)
Place of Death
New York City, New York, United States
Education
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (1948–1950)
- The New School (1950–1953)
Spouses Names
Robert Nemiroff (m. 1953; div. 1964)
Children Names
Not applicable
Parents Names
Known Affiliates Names
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided sources.
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Arena Stage (Playwright-in-Residence, 1964)
- A Raisin in the Sun (Playwright)
Lorraine Hansberry was a groundbreaking African American playwright, best known for her play “A Raisin in the Sun,” which was the first play by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway. She was also involved in the Civil Rights Movement and was a member of the Daughters of Bilitis, an early lesbian rights organization[1][2][3][4][5].