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Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes. 1902 - 1967. 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.

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Langston Hughes

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  1. Langston Hughes 1902 - 1967

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

  3. Attended Columbia University (New York) for one year • His father wanted him to be an engineer

  4. 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

  5. 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

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