Langston Hughes

Introduction Langston Hughes was one of the best black poets of his time. ILangston Hughes earned critical attention for his portrayal of realistic black characters and he became one the dominant voices speaking out on issues concerning black culture.I ( Kuntiz 1956) He is surely better known and more widely read than any other black poet. I. Early Life James Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1903 in Joplin, Mo.1 (Osofsky 1996). His grandmother raised him until he was…...