Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902 in Missouri. His parents separated when he was very young, and he was raised by his grandmother. After his grandmother passed away, he moved in with his mother. It was around this time, in his early teens, that he began writing poetry. […]
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Poetry and Art: Langston Hughes
It is now February, commonly thought of as the month of love. It’s also Black History Month! Many people might automatically associate this time with Valentine’s Day; however, I have another important, black history related date to share with you. On February 1st, 1902, Langston Hughes, an influential African-American poet, […]