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Writers & Poets
Langston Hughes
1901–1967
Poet and social activist who was a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
📖Biography
Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of jazz poetry and a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Key Achievements
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Published over 60 books
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Pioneered jazz poetry
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Wrote 'I, Too, Sing America'
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Central figure of the Harlem Renaissance
Legacy & Impact
Hughes gave voice to the Black experience through powerful poetry, creating art that celebrated Black culture while protesting racial injustice.