S1, E7: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

Christine tells Jessica about A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and they geek out about Hansberry's genius and the way she manages to write about so many core issues of her time in one single play, which would later be banned."The Beautiful and Banned" is produced by Jessica Goudeau and Christine Renee Miller. Follow us on social media: @beautifulandbannedpod, @christinereneemiller, and @jessica_goudeau.You can find out how to support us at our Patreon link. If you’d like to advertise with us, visit the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you liked our show, please rate and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. The best way to support a new podcast is to share it with your friends!Our co-producer, Rob Heath, wrote and performed our theme music. Kalin Siegwald designed our logo. Jackson Rodriguez is our amazing podcast assistant. This is A Sisters By Different Misters Production.Tune in next week for our discussion about Maus by Art Spiegelman!Links to episode 7 quotations and further reading: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine HansberryThe history of redlining in the USA graphic showing the detailed sections of Chicago undergoing redliningThe Supreme Court case of Hansberry v. LeeThe excellent documentary about redlining and its effects in Texas that Jessica mentioned: "A Legacy Unearthed," produced and directed by Alisha Janette TaylorWe'd love to hear from you! Send us a text to suggest books, plays, films, or guests, or just share your thoughts!