Toni Morrison's Forgotten Play: The Untold Story of 'Dreaming Emmett'

This article unveils the untold story of Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's little-known debut play, 'Dreaming Emmett.' Based on the murder of Emmett Till, the play explores the collision of race, gender, and history. Despite its initial box office success, the play vanished from the public eye. The article delves into its creation, Morrison's struggles, and its surprising influence on her celebrated novel, 'Beloved.'