1902 - 1967 Langston Hughes.  Born in Joplin, Missouri  Raised by his grandma until he was 13  Moved in with his mother and attended high school in.

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Langston Hughes

 Born in Joplin, Missouri  Raised by his grandma until he was 13  Moved in with his mother and attended high school in Cleveland

 Attended Columbia University (New York) for one year  His father wanted him to be an engineer

 Held a variety of jobs: cook, launderer, & busboy  Traveled to Europe and Africa working on freighters  Finished college at Lincoln University (PA)  Settled in Harlem, New York  Wrote mostly poetry and short stories

 Was a key player in the Harlem Renaissance  Movement in the 20’s which promoted African American culture  Literary, musical, theatrical, and visual arts achievements  Died in 1967 of cancer