On North Halsted Street north of West Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lorraine Hansberry
Lesbian U.S. Feminist, Activist and Author
(1930 - 1965)
Born the daughter of a middle class Chicago businessman, Lorraine Hansberry’s life in many ways mirrored her art and dedication to social justice. After . . . — — Map (db m181847) HM
Near East Illinois Street east of DuSable Lake Shore Drive (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.
Honoring Lorraine Hansberry, the great American playwright and native Chicagoan.
In 1959, Hansberry became the first Black female playwright produced on Broadway with A Raisin in the Sun. "Never be afraid to sit a while and think" is . . . — — Map (db m296005) HM
