May 22
On May 22, 1967, Langston Hughes died.
Langston Hughes was a prominent poet and writer. Langston Hughes used his gift of poetry and writing to highlight key aspects of African American history. He was a leading figure during the Harlem Renaissance.
Sources
A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Langston Hughes – career, Poems & Legacy. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/langston-hughes
The New York Times. (n.d.). The New York Times. https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/01/04/22/specials/hughes-obit.html
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