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Langston Hughes
1902-1967
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“The Shakespeare of Harlem”
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Born in Joplin, Missouri, James Langston Hughes was a member of an abolitionist family.
He was raised primarily by his grandmother.
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Father abandoned his family due to racist conditions in the United States; moved to Cuba, then Mexico
Designated as class poet in grammar school:
"I was a victim of a stereotype. There were only two of us Negro kids in the whole class and our English teacher was always stressing the importance of rhythm in poetry. Well, everyone knows — except us — that all Negroes have rhythm, so they elected me as class poet."
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SCHOOL
Langston’s father offered to pay tuition if Langston studied engineering and not writing at Columbia University
While at Columbia in 1921, Hughes managed to maintain a B+ grade average
He left in 1922 because of racial prejudice
His interests revolved more around the neighborhood of Harlem than his studies, though
he continued writing poetry
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Hughes received a B.A. degree from Lincoln University in 1929
Received a Litt. D. in 1943 from Lincoln. A second honorary doctorate was awarded to
him in 1963 by Howard University
He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
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HUGHES’ FIRST VOLUME OF POETRY WAS THE WEARY BLUES, PUBLISHED IN 1926.
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HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Also known as the “New Negro Movement”
Centered in Harlem, NY during the 1920’s and 1930’s
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THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE: Challenged White paternalism and
racism Celebrated Black dignity and creativity Was a flourishing of African American
art:Literature
MusicVisual Art
DanceDrama
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“Harlem”
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Though he remained closeted during his life, Hughes was homosexual.
Avoided “coming out” to retain respect of Black churches, as well as to ensure further profit from his publications.
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Langston passed away on May 22, 1967 at the age of 65, due to complications during an
abdominal surgery.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langston_Hughes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyqwvC5s
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