Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Lorraine Hansberry
Have you ever read any of Lorraine Hansberry's work? Use this site featuring links to lesson plans for "A Raisin in the Sun."
A&E Television
Biography: Lorraine Hansberry
The information contained in this site gives a life summary, and highlights of the playwright's early years, past and current succes and private life.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
This primary source set includes photographs, documents, and news footage that provide context for the challenges characters face in the play.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: African American Playwrights
Learn about the drama of five African American playwrights: James Baldwin, Amiri Baraka, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes, and Ntozake Shange.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Learning Guides: A Raisin in the Sun
In addition to offering a summary of A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, this guide contains notes on themes, a collection of quotes, character profiles, interactive quizzes, and a list of study questions suitable for reviewing...
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Lorraine Hansberry
This site focuses on Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, including a short biography, "The Lorraine Hansbury: Mini -Documentary" video [10:38], and links to four of her books.
Curated OER
African American Literature Book Club: Author Images: Lorraine Hansberry
Photograph of Lorraine Hansberry.
Curated OER
Lorraine Hansberry
This surprisingly rich site offers perspective on the opening of Hansberry's famous play on Broadway, as well as a radio segment for listening, a video clip of Hansberry, biographical information, and pictures.