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Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

American writer and social activist

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Person
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Birthdate
February 1, 1901
Birthplace
Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, Missouri
Date of Death
May 22, 1967
Place of Death
New York City
New York City
Nationality
Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, Missouri
Author of
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Poemas
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Thank you, m'am
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Lullaby
Lullaby
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Joy to my soul
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That Is My Dream!: A picture book of Langston Hughes's "Dream Variation"
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Laughing to keep from crying
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Selected poems
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Poetry, politics, and friendship in the Spanish Civil War
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Creator of
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers
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The Weary Blues
Educated at
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Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)
Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)
Also Known As
His play on Broadway
Occupation
Writer
Writer
Poet
Poet
Novelist
Novelist
Journalist
Journalist
Author
Author
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Playwright
ISNI
00000001213030760
Open Library ID
OL26459A0
VIAF
443157950

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Citizenship
United States
United States
Known for
Famous as an author during the Harlem Renaissance
Notable Work
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The Weary Blues
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers
Public/Private
Public
Wikidata ID
Q188093
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HIS:STORY Ep.1 Langston Hughes | Black History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6jt3mmz-Is

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February 1, 2020

Hughes Dream Harlem (2002)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxMr46IUlDk

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February 27, 2019

Langston Hughes - "The Weary Blues" on CBUT, 1958

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM7HSOwJw20

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April 16, 2013

Langston Hughes - Life and Times with Alice Walker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4xsuHfkfs8

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August 31, 2017

LANGSTON HUGHES - WikiVidi Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leqtx_g9zTg

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February 23, 2018

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