
A new sculpture of Lorraine Hansberry makes its permanent home in Chicago
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
September 3, 20243m 54s
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Chicago has a new sculpture … of playwright, journalist, and activist Lorraine Hansberry. After a two-year tour of Los Angeles and New York, the artwork has made it to its permanent home — Navy Pier. The sculpture, designed by artist Alison Saar, is titled, To Sit Awhile. Chicago unveiled it at an event featuring Hansberry’s family, local writers and city officials. Reporter: Mike Davis
HOST: DIXON