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Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

  • Powerful drama about an African American family.
  • Set in 1950s Chicago, exploring racial issues.
  • Focuses on dreams shaped by a life insurance payout.
  • Mama's dream: buying a house for the family.
  • Walter Lee seeks financial freedom through a business.
  • Benetta aspires to attend medical school.
  • Ruth prioritizes family stability amidst challenges.

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The best Black & African American Dramas & Plays includes Fences by August Wilson [Paperback], Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, Black Women Coloring Book: 34 Portraits and many others as mentioned below.

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Fences by August Wilson [Paperback]

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  • Powerful dramatic bestseller by August Wilson.
  • Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play.
  • Pulitzer Prize-winning work on race in America.
  • Explores themes of identity and societal pressures.
  • Set during the Civil Rights Movement era.
  • Features complex characters and rich storytelling.
  • Now an acclaimed Academy Award-winning film.
  • Price Range: $8.49

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    Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

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  • Classic play by Arthur Miller
  • Explores the American Dream's pitfalls
  • Centers around Willy Loman's struggles
  • Delves into family dynamics and relationships
  • Highlights themes of identity and societal expectations
  • Tragic conclusion impacts his loved ones
  • Essential reading for understanding modern drama
  • Price Range: $4.66

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    Black Women Coloring Book: 34 Portraits

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  • 34 unique portraits of stunning black women.
  • One-sided pages prevent bleedthrough for vibrant coloring.
  • Generous 8.5 x 11 inches size for easy handling.
  • Encourages creativity and relaxation through coloring.
  • Celebrate diversity and strength of black beauty.
  • Perfect gift for art lovers and enthusiasts.
  • Therapeutic experience promoting mindfulness and self-expression.
  • Price Range: $6.49

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    52 Black Women Coloring Book (Portraits)

  • 52 stunning portraits of Black women
  • Large 8.5 x 8.5-inch format
  • Perfect for shading beautiful skin tones
  • Ideal for colored pencils and markers
  • Additional sheet recommended for alcohol markers
  • Provides relaxation and creative fun
  • Great for teens and adults alike
  • Price Range: $7.99

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    Sweat TCG by Lynn Nottage [Edition]

  • Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
  • Critique of American class attitudes and aspirations.
  • Set in economically struggling Reading, Pennsylvania.
  • Explores factory workers' struggles and challenges.
  • Based on extensive research and interviews.
  • Lynn Nottage is a two-time Pulitzer winner.
  • Highlights themes of fraternity, violence, and suspicion.
  • Price Range: $10.49

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    Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Anna Deavere Smith

  • Powerful exploration of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
  • Features diverse voices from the city's turmoil.
  • Based on interviews with over two hundred individuals.
  • Addresses critical issues of race and class.
  • Renowned as a documentary theater masterpiece.
  • Provokes thought on policing and societal impact.
  • Essential reading for understanding contemporary social issues.
  • Price Range: $10.99

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    Fences by August Wilson [eBook]

  • Powerful drama by acclaimed playwright August Wilson.
  • Winner of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize.
  • Explores race and identity in 1950s America.
  • Features the struggles of Troy Maxson.
  • Set against the backdrop of Civil Rights Movement.
  • Adapted into an award-winning film by Denzel Washington.
  • A modern classic that resonates with contemporary themes.
  • Price Range: $12.99

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    Piano Lesson by August Wilson [Paperback]

  • Now a Netflix film starring Samuel L. Jackson!
  • Winner of New York Drama Critics Circle Award.
  • Explores family legacy and slavery in America.
  • A haunting, dramatic work by August Wilson.
  • Features the Charles family's prized upright piano.
  • Berniece clings to history; Boy Willie seeks future.
  • Highlights the struggle for identity and opportunity.
  • Price Range: $12.33

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    Fat Ham by James Ijames (Paperback)

  • 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner.
  • Innovative reimagining of Shakespeare's classic.
  • Set at a Southern family barbecue.
  • Explores themes of identity and trauma.
  • Features a young, queer Black protagonist.
  • Visitation from father's ghost prompts revenge.
  • Winner of 2024 Lambda Literary Award.
  • Price Range: $11.90

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    100 Black Women Coloring Book

  • 100 unique portraits of Black women
  • Large 8.5 x 8.5-inch format
  • 60 large images for creative expression
  • 40 smaller images for variety
  • Ideal for shading skin tones
  • Perfect for colored pencils and markers
  • Recommended sheet to prevent bleed-through
  • Price Range: $11.99

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    Delta Sigma Theta Journal - Lined Diary

  • Perfectly sized for on-the-go journaling.
  • 110 lined pages for notes and thoughts.
  • Compact 6 in. by 9 in. design.
  • Premium matte finish for a stylish look.
  • Great gift for DST sisters and alumnae.
  • Ideal for goal setting and journaling.
  • High-quality bright white paper stock.
  • Price Range: $6.99

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    Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks [Paperback]

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks.
  • Explores brotherly love and family identity themes.
  • Features Lincoln and Booth’s intense sibling rivalry.
  • Darkly comic narrative with historical undertones.
  • Reflects on the impact of past on present.
  • Rich character development and emotional depth.
  • Ideal for theater enthusiasts and literature lovers.
  • Price Range: $13.08

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    Ruined TCG Edition by Lynn Nottage

  • Winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
  • Set in a war-torn Congo bar and brothel.
  • Features strong female characters facing brutal realities.
  • Explores themes of survival and resilience in adversity.
  • Combines humor and song with serious social issues.
  • Inspired by real interviews with Congolese refugees.
  • Rich theatrical tradition reminiscent of Brecht's work.
  • Price Range: $10.60

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    Plays: Appropriate & An Octoroon (Revised)

  • Includes revised Broadway version of Appropriate.
  • Winner of three 2024 Tony Awards.
  • Features two provocative plays by a young writer.
  • Explores strained familial dynamics and socio-political realities.
  • An Octoroon investigates theatre and identity audaciously.
  • Includes the short play about Asian representation.
  • A compelling addition to modern theatrical literature.
  • Price Range: $16.62

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    Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury (Play)

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Jackie Sibblies Drury.
  • Explores family dynamics and cultural tensions.
  • Intricate storytelling with surprising twists.
  • Reflects deep-seated racial paradigms in America.
  • Engaging themes that resonate with contemporary audiences.
  • Powerful live theater experience that captivates viewers.
  • Critically acclaimed for its thought-provoking narrative.
  • Price Range: $10.14

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