Langston Hughes was only one man, but he was one man who changed the world in many ways. Hughes was an African American poet who, through his poetry, expressed the feelings and hardships of the African race in the time of racism. Having his parents divorced when he was a little child, he was placed in his grandmother’s custody. His grandmother encouraged him to write his poetry in his most accelerating way.

Throughout his adulthood Langston found his own unique way of making his mark in society by letting other people know that being black is not all that it's cracked up to be.

Because he wrote about the lifestyle of black men he was sought by some, yet persecuted by others.

But no matter what people thought about him he always made sure that he continued to spin his magic-like poems for you, me, and everybody else.  

      I have written a story told through letters passed back and forth between Langston and a fictional character. I have studied this person very hard to make sure I supply you with a series of facts about Langston during childhood, adulthood, and his years of fame. So if this is to little information for you please read them, this intro is based on what I have written in my story!   

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Click here to read my letters about Langston Hughes

How To Be Langston Hughes

Get raised by your grandmother

Even though your parents are still alive

Be teased by other kids because you are black

Go to collage as an engineer

Only to drop out the next year with a B+ average

Write a book of poetry called The Weary Blues

Get a job in a fancy hotel

Just to be near your mother

Thanks to Vichal Lindsay

You become famous in a matter of weeks

                                                                                by Kristen

Click here to read my letters about Langston Hughes

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my intro and my poem! (maybe you read my poems too!) (>^.^<)

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