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Lorraine Hansberry speaks out against injustice

Lorraine Hansberry speaks out with "sighted eyes and feeling heart" against injustice.

01/19/2018

American Masters

Lorraine Hansberry speaks out against injustice

Clip: 1/19/2018 | 2m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Lorraine Hansberry speaks out with "sighted eyes and feeling heart" against injustice.

As "A Raisin in the Sun" broke new ground on Broadway, Lorraine Hansberry raised her voice for activism. Hear Lorraine Hansberry's speech of "sighted eyes and feeling heart" against injustice and racism.

01/19/2018

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The Groundbreaking Broadway Casting of "A Raisin in the Sun"

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Clip: 1/19/2018 | 3m | Sidney Poitier, Lloyd Richard and Ruby Dee reflect on casting for "A Raisin in the Sun." (3m)

Lorraine Hansberry on being young, gifted and black

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Clip: 1/19/2018 | 1m 41s | Lorraine Hansberry encourages young writers to represent their community in their work. (1m 41s)

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart - Trailer

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Preview: 1/19/2018 | 2m 42s | Explore the life of activist and playwright Lorraine Hansberry. (2m 42s)

Lorraine Hansberry's Inspiration for "A Raisin in the Sun"

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Clip: 1/19/2018 | 2m 29s | Learn about the process that led Lorraine Hansberry to write her groundbreaking play. (2m 29s)

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