The Life of Langston Hughes Ms De La O English 9

Early Life James Langston Hughes Born in Joplin, Missouri on February 1, 1902 Caucasian (French) , African, and Native American Father left the family and fled to Cuba and later Mexico to escape racial prejudices in the United States

Young Adult Years 1919: Went to live with his father in Mexico 1922: Attended Columbia University Dropped out of school and participated in jazz and blues activities in nearby Harlem. 1926: The Weary Blues’ 1929: Received a B.A. from Lincoln University (HBCU)

The Harlem Renaissance Began in the early 1900s "The New Negro Movement” Unique culture of African-Americans and redefined African-American expression. Celebration of heritage.

The Harlem Renaissance Hughes wrote multiple poems throughout the Harlem Renaissance about the plight of the African-American community: people, whose lives were impacted by racism and sexual conflicts southern violence Harlem street life poverty, prejudice, hunger, hopelessness.

Later Years Wrote novels, short stories, plays, poetry, operas, essays, and works for children Died May 22,1967 20 East 127th Street in Harlem, New York. "Langston Hughes Place”

Langston Hughes the Poet Race was at the center of Hughes’ works Attempted to speak to all Americans social, economic, and political justice.

What to expect in Hughes’ Poems Free verse Imagery, Mood, Tone rhythm and beat His stanzas weave wildly smooth tunes about life as a black American.