Playwright Branden Jacob-Jenkins made history at this year’s Tony Awards as the first Black playwright since 1987 to win for Best Play with his production “Purpose.” Set in Chicago, the Pulitzer Prize ...

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Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins discusses his Tony Award-winning show “Purpose.” Playwright Branden Jacob-Jenkins made history at this year's Tony Awards as the first Black playwright since 1987 to ...