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Langston Hughes

Devon Ledbetter

Early life :

  • Born in Joplin Missouri
  • Mother was named Caroline Mercer Langston
  • Father was named James Nathaniel Hughes
  • Langston's parents divorced while he was young
  • His father moved to Mexico, mother moved around the US
  • Hughes lived with his grandmother, who instilled in him a pride in his race and culture
  • His father hated blacks, causing conflict with his son
  • As Langston grew older, he faced discrimination and inequality due to his race

How was Langston discovered?

Friendly letter:

The busboy...

Hughes was discovered by Mr. Vachel Lindsay- a stroke of luck that changed his life...

"Salvation"

by Langston Hughes

"Salvation"

"Salvation" is a narrative essay written by Langston Hughes that tells the story of a small boy waiting to find Jesus

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Book Cover

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Who did Hughes become?

Influential Speaker

Academic Scholar

Prolific Writer

Diary Entry:

I am poem:

The cool ocean wind blew in my face as we sailed toward Africa. I craved a new start. That’s exactly what I was going to get. I stood next to my large box of books, a collection I had been growing for years. With determination, I flung them all overboard.

Mini Sagas

I took the long trip to Mexico to bury my father in the Earth and gratefully collect what gifts he left me in his will. This would be an incredible blessing- money and resources that I needed so desperately. As they read my father’s will, my name was never mentioned.

Hughes' Influence

Social Influence:

Social

  • Langston Hughes spoke out for radical change
  • Stood up for the oppressed African Americans
  • Writings exposed racism and discrimination
  • He was an icon for the movement

Cultural Influence:

Langston Hughes joined and influenced the "Harlem Renaissance" movement, which was a vibrant celebration of African American culture

Cultural

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