Inspiration and Themes: “The Weary Blues” was inspired by Hughes’s experiences in Harlem, where he was immersed in the vibrant culture of jazz and blues music. The poem captures the ...

The poet. The legend. Embodying all three of the above titles, Langston ... and 1930s, Hughes became a prominent and well-known voice throughout the city. Celebrated for his jazz-like poetry ...

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Rhode Island’s Black History Month kicks off with the 30th annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading on February 2. The event runs from 1-3 p.m. at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) ...

It recognizes honorees for their impressive works of poetry ... (B.A.), the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (M.A.) and Michigan Technological University (Ph.D.). The Langston Hughes Festival ...

The spiral of Northside football is hopefully coming to an end with Mark Jones announcing the hire of Daniel Williams from Langston Hughes to take over as head coach. Northside, a storied football ...

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Whether you opt for a self-guided walking tour with a curated map of historically significant spots in hand or a concert or poetry reading, there are many ways to learn about and celebrate the ...

Recent and archival articles, essays, photographs, videos, infographics, writing prompts, lesson plans and more. By The Learning Network We asked students, “What are you thinking and feeling ...