Lorraine Hansberry Archives - The Washington Informer

James Baldwin, Istanbul, c. 1965. A reflective moment captured by Sedat Pakay in a gelatin silver print, showing Baldwin’s silhouette seated by a large window, sipping a drink and smoking, with a serene landscape view in the background.(Courtesy of Sedat Pakay)

Celebrating James Baldwin: An Exhibition of Unity and Community

by Andrew S. Jacobson July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

The National Portrait Gallery has unveiled an exhibition to commemorate James Baldwin’s centenary, featuring works by artists inspired by his life and legacy, as well as archival materials, to explore the impact of his chosen family on his identity and work.

"To Sit a While," a commissioned sculpture statue of playwright Lorraine Hansberry, is on view in front of Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts Building at Howard University until Nov. 30. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

Lorraine Hansberry Sculpture Comes to D.C.

by Brenda C. Siler November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

Courtesy of March on Washington Film Festival via Twitter

March on Washington Film Festival Returns

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. July 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Lizan Mitchell dominates the stage as Lena Younger in "A Raisin in the Sun" at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest, running through May 7. (Photo by C. Stanley Photography)

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: ‘Raisin’ Play Does Justice to Original

by WI Guest Author May 3, 2017October 30, 2020

Entertainment, Lifestyle

‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Endures 60 Years Later

by WI Guest Author March 29, 2017October 30, 2020