... ordeal is what broke Langston Hughes's initial faith in God. Hughes attended school in Kansas, Illinois, and graduated in Cleveland, Ohio. In the author's words, "He [Hughes] won an athletic letter in track and held offices in student council, and the American Civil Association" (Byers 18). Hughes is a man that will overcome adversity to do what he wants. Instead of using ... no better than me." Hughes's patriotic and racial pride extended farther than just his writing. As stated by Rummel, " He joined the Writers War Board, penning articles for newspapers, composing lyrics with W.C. Ha...

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