Born in Joplin, Missouri, in 1902, LangstonHughes grew up to become a prominent writer ofthe black American experience. During his highschool years in Illinois, he began writing poetry.In November 1924, he moved to Harlem, NewYork, where his life and work contributed greatlyto the Harlem Ren...
Langston Hughes, an African-American author, was born on February 1, 1902 and died on May 22, 1967. He was born in Joplin, Missouri. He published works in all forms of literature, but he was best known for his poetry. In his best-known poetry, Hughes wrote proudly and positively about...