Lorraine Hansberry

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Who was Lorraine Hansberry?

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An American playwright and author, best known for her play 'A Raisin in the Sun', which addresses racial issues and the African American experience.

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What is 'A Raisin in the Sun' about?

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It is a play that explores the struggles of a black family in Chicago as they try to improve their financial situation and achieve their dreams amidst racial discrimination.

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What year was Lorraine Hansberry born?

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1930.

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What year did Lorraine Hansberry die?

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1965.

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What does 'democratize' mean?

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To make things equal.

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What was Lorraine Hansberry's father's profession?

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He was a successful real estate businessman and civil rights activist.

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What significant legal case did Lorraine Hansberry's father take to the Supreme Court?

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Hansberry v. Lee, which challenged racially restrictive covenants in housing.

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Who was Lorraine Hansberry's husband?

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Robert Nemiroff.

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What illness did Lorraine Hansberry suffer from before her death?

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Cancer.

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What themes are prevalent in Hansberry's works?

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Racial identity, social justice, and the pursuit of dreams.