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Langston Hughes
American writer and social activist (1901–1967)
For other uses, see Langston Hughes (disambiguation).
James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901[1] – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of the literary form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Growing up in the Midwest, Hughes became a prolific writer at an early age. He moved to New York City as a young man, where he made his career. He studied at Columbia University in New York City. Although he dropped out, he gained notice from New York publishers, first in The Crisis magazine and then from book publishers, and became known in the creative community in Harlem. His first poetry collection, The Weary Blues, was published in 1926. Hughes eventually graduated from Lincoln University.
In addition to poetry, Hughes wrote plays and published short story collections, novels, and several nonfiction works. From 1942 to 1962, as the civil rights
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How It All Went Down
Feb 1, 1902
Langston Hughes Born
Langston Hughes is born in Joplin, Missouri, to James Nathaniel Hughes and Caroline Mercer Langston. Hughes's parents split up when he is very young, and his father moves to Mexico. For most of his childhood, Langston lives with his grandmother in Kansas and then with family friends while his mother travels in search of work.
1914
Joins Mother in Lincoln
Hughes moves to Lincoln, Illinois, to live with his now-remarried mother and stepfather.
1916
Family Moves to Cleveland
Langston Hughes graduates from primary school and is elected class poet. Soon after, his family settles in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jun 1920
Graduates From High School
Langston Hughes graduates from high school in Cleveland and moves to Mexico to be with his father. On the train to see him, Hughes pens the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers." While Hughes is in Mexico, Hughes's father agrees to fund his education at Columbia University, on the grounds that Hughes study engineering in college.
1922
Hughes Leaves Columbia
Though Hughes loves the vi
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Langston Hughes Timeline
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Why was Langston Hughes famous? |
| Short Biography of Langston Hughes Date of Birth: Born on February 1, 1902 Place of Birth : Joplin, Missouri Parents: Father - James Hughes Mother: Carrie Langston Hughes | ||||
| 1902 | This timeline starts on February 1 1902 when James Mercer Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, second child of Carrie Langston Hughes and James Hughes | |||
| 1903-1907 | His parents separated and Langston Hughes move home repeatedly staying with relatives and
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