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May 18, 2012
Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun"
The play that "changed American theatre forever," according to The New York Times , started with a few short lines from a long poem.
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Feb 28, 2013
Heads You Win: Remembering Harlem Funeral Director George Bernard Benta
You probably aren't familiar with funeral director George Bernard Benta, but we're guessing you've heard of a few of his famous clients. During his six-plus decades directing services at the Harlem funeral home his father founded, Benta handled the final arrangements for luminaries , James Baldwin, , and , among others. He made all families — famous or not — feel welcome, and became famous himself for his philosophies on life. Legacy contributor Susan Soper shares his story.
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May 19, 2015
Langston Hughes: 10 Facts
Harlem Renaissance leader, poet, activist, novelist and playwright Langston Hughes died May 22, 1967. We're remembering Hughes with a look at 10 key facts about his life and career.
