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Heyward

American  
[hay-werd] / ˈheɪ wərd /

noun

  1. DuBose 1885–1940, U.S. playwright, novelist, and poet.


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Heyward was a fitting person to deliver the message.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

“It’s a very commendable job that all of our staff have done at every level,” Heyward said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Heyward emphasized building a consistent and productive routine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

That’s when Freeman and Heyward first met, the summer before their senior year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Take the 1935 ‘American folk opera’ Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, with lyrics by his brother Ira and playwright DuBose Heyward.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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