... a chance to compete in the "white man's world" that existed. The very idea of a coexistence between races seemed impossible. Through Hughes" works that included: poetry, short stories, novels, and political essays, Hughes brought his words to life and educated many people. He always followed his own dreams and never faltered, even when his own people didn't always agree with him. Hughes ... to attend an all white school that was closer by and had better credentials. His mother according to Hughes, "who was always ready to do battle for the rights of free people," (Hill 15.) appealed to ...

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