Tag Archives: Langston Hughes

Tuesday Open Thread | Black Poets Week: Langston Hughes

Posted on March 11, 2014 by rikyrah

Today’s poet is Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes James Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri. His parents divorced when he was a young child, and his father moved to Mexico. He was raised by his grandmother until … Continue reading →

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3 Chics Politico | National Poetry Month | 2013 |

Posted on April 5, 2013 by rikyrah

Join 3 Chics in celebrating National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, we’ll feature poems and poets who have inspired America’s historical & cultural landscape. We invite you to share and post your favorite poems and poets here. I, … Continue reading →

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African-American History-Famous Authors: Langston Hughes

Posted on February 13, 2012 by rikyrah

Langston Hughes Biography African-American Writer, Poet, Kansan | February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967 Langston Hughes in his twenties, circa 1930. (James) Langston Hughes began writing in high school, and even at this early age was developing the voice … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Monday Open Thread-POETRY!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by rikyrah

April is NATIONAL POETRY MONTH and 3 Chics would be remiss if we didn’t start our celebration by sharing the works of  poet Langston Hughes.  Afterall, we can’t allow former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum tohijack one of Mr. Hughes most indelible … Continue reading →

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