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  • Lorraine Hansberry

    Lorraine Hansberry discusses her play "A Raisin in the Sun"

    May. 12, 1959

    Playwright Lorraine Hansberry discusses her play "A Raisin in the Sun" and theater in general; last 10 minutes is a reading of "Chicago: South Side Summers" from "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black." Orginal air date is 05/12/1959

  • James Baldwin discusses his book "The Devil Finds Work"

    Apr. 29, 1976

    Studs interviews novelist and fighter for civil rights for all James Baldwin, and discusses the book "The Devil Finds work" They discuss Mr. Baldwin's political beliefs and his work towards change in the civil rights movement.

  • Jamaica Kincaid discusses her book “The Autobiography of My Mother”

    Jan. 31, 1996

    Writer Jamaica Kincaid talks with Studs Terkel about her book “The Autobiography of My Mother” and her life.

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