Our History Makers: Langston Hughes
James Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri, but would make his mark in New York City as one of the key voices of the Harlem Renaissance.
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James Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri, but would make his mark in New York City as one of the key voices of the Harlem Renaissance.
Read MoreHold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.