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“A Raisin in the Sun” is a play written by Lorraine Hansberry that illuminates the obstacles that faced African Americans in trying to lead a better life. Husband and wife, Walter and Ruth, are constantly in a conflict with each other as Walter wants to become a “mover and a shaker” in the business world where as the Ruth is always concerned about family issues. Lorraine Hansberry’s play about the cultural sacrifices of African Americans to lead a better life parallels the cultural sacrifices that Hispanic Americans must make in order to lead a more secure life as well. Hispanic Americans and African Americans had to compromise their heritage, pride, and sense of ethnic belonging. The sacrifices of heritage that Walter and Ruth had to deal with are similar to the sacrifices that Hispanic Americans have presented to them. The character George upsets several others in the play for his sarcastic view of Beneatha’s pride for "our Great West African Heritage.” George’s words and tone illustrated the conflict of pride that both African-American and Hispanic Americans have to make. While both cultures have a rich, in depth history of tales, cuisine, and morals to be proud of, both cultures are