... Poet, the chronicler of life in Harlem in the 1920s. Setting out to write about black Americans, Hughes created a body of work-poetry, fiction, journalism, essays, plays, and song lyrics. While decrying racism and the inequities it created for blacks and other minorities, Hughes called for cooperation among all races. ... developed a natural sense of self-confidence. Langston learned to endure the hardships of prejudice without surrendering his dignity or pride. When Langston was twelve years old his grandmother died, and he went to live with some family and friends. When he was thirteen...

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• Grade Level: High School