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How Did Langston Hughes Contribute To The Harlem Renaissance

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The Harlem Renaissance, an age of musical and artistic rebirth. During the the 1920’s artist, poets, and musicians brought on a new light to the arts. Many writers and thinkers called New York City home. African-Americans wrote and sang about their culture and spiritualism. Among these poets and artists, Langston Hughes was the most influential, his works promoted equality and celebrated African-American culture. James Mercer Langston Hughes lived a long life. He was born February 1, 1902 and died May 22, 1967 at the age of 65. Through his life he wrote many poems, essays, and short stories. Such as, Song for a dark girl, Me and the mule, Famous Negro Heroes of America, and many more. Furthermore, his works got him a lot of recognition as
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