Unveiling the Brilliance of Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance

⭐Harlem Renaissance was a movement for artists of color to explore identity.

⭐Harlem Renaissance brought together diverse classes and cultures in America.

⭐Harlem Renaissance occurred post-World War I till early Great Depression years.

✨Hughes began writing poetry in high school due to being elected class poet by white students.

✨Hughes' father wanted him to become a mining engineer, but he left Columbia University after experiencing snubs from other students.

🎨Hughes criticized black writers for emulating white culture, hindering true Negro art.

🎨Countee Cullen accused Hughes of focusing too much on Negro themes, while James Baldwin criticized him for not delving deep enough into African American experience.

🎨Despite criticisms, Langston Hughes faced challenges in finding the right balance in his poetry.

📚The poem captures internal emotional states and connects to African heritage.

📚Active verbs and adjectives empower individuals amidst oppression and dehumanization.

📚Darkness and brownness portrayed positively, challenging traditional perceptions.