Langston Hughes was an inspiration to everyone of all races. Langstons’ poems were about desegregation in the united states. He tried to

make everyone see how he didn’t care he was african american and did not like be segregated. Langston was a huge inspiration to all african

americans, to stay strong and to be fearless. He made everyone stick together and tried to stop segregation among different races.
Langston found out he had a gift when he was very young. Living in Harlem was hard for Langston because there was alot of racism in his

community. He started writings stories and poems about Harlem and his life. Langston would grow up to be a great writer and be remembered as

one of the biggest influences on the civil rights movement.
During the Harlem Renaissance, Langston wanted to join the movement and created a big commotion. His writings were very emotional and

mind grasping. Many people believe that he is one of the biggest influences to other poets and writers during the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote

many books and poems during the Harlem Renaissance.
Langston Hughes wanted our country to be united, and for everyone to be equal. All his poems and writings were about life of the African

American during his time. He even made books for kids so that they could understand about what was happening. Many of his books were

published and most got awards.

Langston Hughes was a huge inspiration to all of us even to different races. He was a great poet and writer that came from Harlem. Langston

Hughes was an African American with a dream and he began that dream with a piece of paper and a pen. He started the civil rights movement

with just words and gave people hope that one day there wouldn’t be segregation in this country.

1.       Langston Hughes was greatly inspired by the Harlem renaissance.

2.       Hughes’ inspiration came primarily from the HR.

A.      Wrote much about on black life.

B.      Grew up in his prime during the HR.

C.      Celebrated black culture.

D.      Says his roots were derived from the HR.

E.       In his works he promoted equality.

F.       In his works he condemned racism and injustice.

3.       Hughes’ story “The Negro Artist And The Racial Mountain” was a great work from his HR experience.

A. He addressed racial matters.

B. Discussed black culture.

C. One of his more famous writings.

D. True work of the HR.

E. Addressed issues at the present.

F. Inspired other blacks during the HR.

4.  Hughes’ experiences at Harlem shaped him into who he is known for today.                                                                        

A. He is known for being a famous black poet.                                                                                                              

B. He gave the world a view through his eyes at the HR.

C. He is known for his artistic poetry.

D. Inspiration to novice writers during his time.

E. Wrote children’s books so children could see the real HR.

F. Also wrote plays on black life.         

5.       Hughes’ was put down during the HR, but still was unashamed to be black and proved it through his works.

A.      His poem my people.

B.      He used the put downs to make himself famous.

C.      The HR was a rough time for all blacks, but Hughes’ turned it into master pieces.

D.      In his writings he confronted racial stereotypes he experienced in Harlem.

E.       He said he set out to illuminate the Negro condition in America.

F.       Another famous work: The Negro And The Racial Mountain.

6.       Hughes’ works were influenced heavily by the HR.

A. He wrote much on racial injustice.

B. He became famous for writing about black culture.

C. He was in his writing prime during the HR.

D. Wrote great stories and poems during the HR.

E. He promoted equality.

F. He was the definition of the HR.

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Harlem man

“I speak in the name of the black millions/Awakening to action/Let all others keep silent a moment/I have this word to bring/This thing I say/This song to sing/Bitter was the day/When I bowed my back/Beneath the slaver’s whip./That day is past.”(Arnold, 3) Langston Hughes is one of the most powerful poets of all time, his works touched several lives across the nation. Hughes was extremely proud of his heritage and skin color and reflected his emotions onto paper. Hughes’ works related to the struggles and tribulations of the average African American in his time period. Armed with only paper and a pen, Langston inspired a movement of black men and women to persevere through their trials and tribulations. Without any form of motivation many of Hughes’ works and master pieces would not even exist and therefore the presence of many significant events would be nonexistent. The primary aspect of the inspiration for Langston Hughes’ mission, motives, and writings was the Harlem renaissance.

Langston Hughes’ motivation for his writings came primarily from the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote about the pain that African Americans had to endure and fight through each and every day. (Davis, 2) Langston was raised during the time period of the process of the Harlem Renaissance which celebrated black culture. This was a period of time when many African American poets and musicians unveiled their artistic abilities to the world. Hughes claims that his roots and family culture are derived from the Harlem Renaissance. (Rampersad, 4) In several of his works he promotes Equality between white and black people, a balance and friendship for each other. Hughes also condemned racism and injustice for African Americans, he despised the unjust racism that blacks had to endure and face. Without the Harlem Renaissance Langston Hughes would have had no inspiration to create his poems and masterpieces.

Hughes’ story “The Negro Artist And The Racial Mountain’ is a great work that displays his Harlem Renaissance experiences. In this story he addresses racial matters going on within his nation and with his people. It discusses black culture, and the traditions that African Americans accept in their lives. (Reuben, 6) He also discusses the present situation with the racism and segregation between blacks and whites. “The Negro Artist And The Racial Mountain” is one of Hughes’ most famous stories. (Rowen, 5) Without this story there is no doubt that the writings of Hughes would have had less impact upon the nation. Langston inspired many other African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance through his writings.

Hughes’ experiences in Harlem shaped him into what he is known for today. He is known for being a famous, African American poet shaped the future for equality. Langston gave the world a vision and dream through his eyes of the future of Harlem Renaissance. Langston gave inspiration and motivation for younger, novice writers during the Harlem Renaissance. He also wrote children’s books so children could fully comprehend the Harlem Renaissance in their state of mind. (Arthur, 3) Langston also wrote several plays based on African Americans to inspire a nation struggling for unity. (Rowen, 7) The experiences that Hughes encountered during the Harlem Renaissance shaped him into the man that he became.

Hughes’ was harassed and taunted during the Harlem Renaissance but still was unashamed to be black and proved it through his works. His poem My People demonstrates his will and power to endure the trials that were thrown at his race. (Gates, 2) He used this hate to motivate his hunger for world unity between races and people. The Harlem Renaissance was a rough time for all blacks, but Hughes managed to create masterpieces through his writings. In these writings and poems he confronts racial stereotypes that he experienced when he lived in Harlem. (Arnold, 5) Hughes said that he set out to establish better conditions for his African American people and to prove their competence.

Hughes’ works were heavily influenced by the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote much on the injustice and racist treatment toward African Americans. Hughes became very famous for his inspiring writings, and is remembered today for his valiant courage and voice. During the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes’ was raised and grew to understand the aspects of this movement. He wrote many great stories and poems about African Americans and their culture. Langston Hughes also promoted equality and fought for better conditions for African Americans with his words. Without Langston Hughes, many African Americans from that time wouldn’t have grasped the strength to pull through. Without a doubt Langston Hughes was the definition of the Harlem Renaissance.

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