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Hansberry's Life in her Play
It is interesting to note the extent to which Lorraine Hansberry based her play, A Raisin in the Sun, on her own life. In 1938, her father, an active campaigner for civil rights, had tried to move his… more →
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Grade 9: Film Analysis
msgentile wrote 2 weeks ago: Directions: Using the websites given, complete the following outline (I passed in out in class and I … more →
Raisin Discussion
Isaac wrote 1 month ago: Rhiannon opened the discussion by asking for examples of the differences between Asagai and George. … more →
Emmy Winner Ortega Will Not Helm "Footloose" Film
nealbinnyc wrote 1 month ago: From Playbill.com: “High School Musical” director and choreographer Kenny Ortega has wit … more →
A Classic New Play
denvercenter wrote 3 months ago: By Douglas Langworthy, Literary Manager, Denver Center Theatre Company As a literary manager, a lot … more →
Summer Song Of The Day: Here Comes The Sun
teendelek wrote 3 months ago: Summer Song Of The Day: Here Comes The Sun The Media Blog has an excellent spot in the sun this morn … more →
A tradition of violence for compliance
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Andrew wrote 4 months ago: One of the things that many nonreligious people dislike about religions is how many religions seems … more →
SEASON 31
Stacey Kruml wrote 4 months ago: Virginia Stage Company is proud to announce its 31st Season: Alive And Well by Kenny Finkle WORLD PR … more →
Hansberry's Life in her Play
sokalm wrote 7 months ago: It is interesting to note the extent to which Lorraine Hansberry based her play, A Raisin in the Sun … more →
Hansberry's Contrast of Stereotypes
sokalm wrote 7 months ago: Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun provided a stark contrast in portrayal of African Ame … more →
Reconciling Race with Universality
ohhistephen wrote 7 months ago: In writing A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry sought to address issues of oppression that reson … more →
Phylicia Rashad loves motherhood
ladyrayne wrote 7 months ago: Actress Phylicia Rashad loves mom roles. After playing Claire Huxtable in The Cosby Show and Lena Yo … more →
Hansberry v. Lee (1940)
ohhistephen wrote 7 months ago: Many of the experiences of the Younger family in A Raisin in the Sun parallel those of Hansberry … more →
Feminism and "Raisin"
ohhistephen wrote 7 months ago: In addition to being a passionate advocate for African American rights and equality, Lorraine Hansbe … more →
Spader & Rashad Headed for Broadway
showbus wrote 7 months ago: James Spader To Make Broadway Debut Three time emmy award winner James Spader is scheduled to make h … more →
Influences of the Civil Rights Movement in "A Raisin in the Sun"
ohhistephen wrote 7 months ago: An enduring and influential figure in the African American intellectual movement of the 20th century … more →
Five Mother's Day Film Favorites
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filmgordon wrote 7 months ago: In honor of the women who raise us from birth, guide us in the right direction and love us unconditi … more →
What Happened? How Did We Get Here?
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heatherltrotter wrote 7 months ago: I am currently reading and discussing “Parenting by the Book” with some wonderful ladies … more →
Because I’m a purveyor of the fine arts (read: better than you)
bookofjoel wrote 9 months ago: On a smattering of occasions spanning the past few weeks, like any eminent neoliberal daytrader such … more →
Black History Month: Obama's Speech and Books About Chicago.
jeffkellylowenstein3 wrote 10 months ago: President Obama spoke to the nation last night. Here are some high-quality books about black Chicago … more →
