#OnThisDay, 2 Jan 1969, Lorraine Hansberry's posthumous autobiographical play 'To Be Young, Gifted and Black' opens off-Broadway in New York City.

Its run inspires her friend Nina Simone to write the song of the same name.

Listen to Simone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hdVFiANBTk

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