Today in History–February 1–the Library of Congress features writer and poet Langston Hughes, born on this date in 1902. Famous for his illuminating and moving depictions of African American life, Hughes was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance movement. Learn more about this treasured American author by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more stories, primary sources, and teaching and learning resources. Background Langston Hughes stories … [Read more...]
You are here: Home / Archives for speaks of rivers
Today in History: Langston Hughes
Filed Under: Primary Source Picks Tagged With: 02 01, african american, author, ballad, booker t., february, february 1, from the catbird seat, harlem, Harlem Renaissance, iBook, images, langston hughes, negro, newdeal, newspaper articles, online exhibition, poet, poetry, primary source set, speaks of rivers, stories, teaching with primary sources, teaching with the library of congress, TH, today in history, tps, webcast, wpa, writer
John Paul Jones died. Check out our 
Ty Cobb gets 4,000th career hit. Check out our