Langston Hughes was an influential African-American poet, author, activist, and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He was born on February 1, 1902 in Joplin, MO and is best known for his works such as The Weary Blues, Montage of a Dream Deferred, Not Without Laughter, and Black Nativity. His most famous poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," was published in 1921.
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💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)
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About
African-American poet, author, Activist, and Harlem Renaissance leader whose best-known works include The Weary Blues, Montage of a Dream Deferred, Not Without Laughter, and Black Nativity. He published his masterpiece poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," in 1921.
Before Fame
He wrote his first plays, poems, and short stories during his high school years in Cleveland, Ohio.
Trivia
He was one of the first jazz poets.
Family Life
He was born in Missouri to Carrie Mercer Langston and James Nathaniel Hughes, both of whom traced their heritage back to both slaves and slave owners.
Associated With
He greatly influenced the work of French author Aime Cesaire.