The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative

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The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative honors the legacy of the playwright with the creation of a sculpture dedicated to her work and a scholarship fund to support the living expenses for women and non-binary writers of color pursuing graduate work in writing.

Thank you to our hosts for last week’s events! We had three beautiful settings for three festive and enlightening celebr...
08/30/2024

Thank you to our hosts for last week’s events! We had three beautiful settings for three festive and enlightening celebrations. There’s no place like Chicago ❤️

Special thanks also goes to all of our fabulous speakers at Friday’s event. We’re so fortunate to have been joined by su...
08/29/2024

Special thanks also goes to all of our fabulous speakers at Friday’s event. We’re so fortunate to have been joined by such an impressive array of artists and Chicago officials.

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A very special shoutout goes to all of our spectacular performers. Friday’s event started with performance art in the pa...
08/28/2024

A very special shoutout goes to all of our spectacular performers. Friday’s event started with performance art in the park and later included readings of two plays by Hansberry Fellows Danielle Stagger and Amalia Oliva Rojas. Thank you to the actors, directors, writers, movers, stage managers, and artists involved!

Huge thank you to Navy Pier for such a spectacular event last week, and for giving “To Sit A While” her beautiful home. ...
08/27/2024

Huge thank you to Navy Pier for such a spectacular event last week, and for giving “To Sit A While” her beautiful home. What a wonderful welcome!

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What a day! We’ll be sharing more from behind the scenes of this week, but we’re so thrilled to have given “To Sit A Whi...
08/24/2024

What a day! We’ll be sharing more from behind the scenes of this week, but we’re so thrilled to have given “To Sit A While” such a warm and invigorating welcome to Chicago. Thank you for helping us bring her home!

Night  #2 at the American Writers Museum was a success! Join us for the final day of celebration TONIGHT at 5 PM!
08/23/2024

Night #2 at the American Writers Museum was a success! Join us for the final day of celebration TONIGHT at 5 PM!

A world-class sculptor, Chicago’s poet laureate, and a double Pulitzer Prize winner walk into a bar… So thrilled with da...
08/22/2024

A world-class sculptor, Chicago’s poet laureate, and a double Pulitzer Prize winner walk into a bar… So thrilled with day one of our Chicago celebration at Logan Center. Don’t forget to register for day TWO tomorrow at the American Writers Museum!

Celebration starts TOMORROW
08/20/2024

Celebration starts TOMORROW

We’re so fortunate to have three wonderful hosts for this week’s festivities. The celebration begins in just two days!
08/20/2024

We’re so fortunate to have three wonderful hosts for this week’s festivities. The celebration begins in just two days!

The final day of our Chicago Celebration features performances, speakers, AND a film screening. Join us at Navy Pier Aug...
08/15/2024

The final day of our Chicago Celebration features performances, speakers, AND a film screening. Join us at Navy Pier August 23 - no registration required.

Day two of our Chicago celebration features another stunning collection of featured guests. Don’t miss it!
08/13/2024

Day two of our Chicago celebration features another stunning collection of featured guests. Don’t miss it!

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