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In order to celebrate Black History month I will be doing a spotlight on a prominent figure in Black History once every week. Also every week I will post some Urban artwork from and Urban artist by the name of Aaron Ledet with each article. I hope you enjoy this ode to the great people that have come before us.

Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri February 1, 1902. Langston Hughes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lincoln University in 1929 where he also became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. During the 1920’s  Langston Hughes became one of the most influential poets during the Harlem Renaissance era. This is around the time when he wrote one the poems that would stamp his signature in history named “The Negro Speaks Of Rivers” (Audio).

Langston Hughes had a strong concern in the uplift of his people which was strongly reflected in his poerty. Hughes was qouted once as saying, “My seeking has been to explain and illuminate the Negro condition in America and obliquely that of all human kind”. Langston Hughes was proud of his blackness at a time when being black was looked down upon within the United States.

Langston Hughes died in 1967 at the age of 65 from complication of prostate cancer surgery. His poetry and  support of Black Consciousness continue to inspire young artist to this day.

My People

by Langston Hughes

The night is beautiful,
So the faces of my people.

The stars are beautiful,
So the eyes of my people.

Beautiful, also, is the sun.
Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people.

Written By Randy Ledet Jr.

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