Aishah rahman biography of albert

American dramatist

Aishah Rahman (November 4, 1936 – December 29, 2014) was an American playwright, author, professor and essayist. She was known for her participation and contribution to the Black Arts Movement, as well as her plays documenting various aspects of black life.

Early years and education

Aishah Hughes was born November 4, 1936, in New York City.^[1] Rahman grew up as a foster child in Harlem. Church was a big part of her life, and she spent her free time as a child hopping between churches.^[2] She wrote her first play in sixth grade about germs for National Health week.

She attended George Washington High School, and graduated in 1954.^[2] She enjoyed dancing, and was particularly interested in jazz music. Rahman has attributed her interest in theater to her difficult life growing up in foster care, as she often was "a conduct problem," but found solace in the realm of theater, where her extroversion was celebrated.