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I Too By Langston Hughes

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Another work that is difficult is “I Too” by Langston Hughes. Langston wrote this poem before the Civil Rights Movement and during difficult times of racial discrimination, African-Americans not having equal rights, and other racial problems. “I Too” encourages African-Americans to embrace their beauty, color, and freedom. For example, “Besides, they’ll see how beautiful I am…” (McMichael 1625). Langston wants African-Americans to know that despite being a different color and race, that they are still beautiful. Moreover, Langston wants African-Americans to learn to love themselves for who they are and their color. Another example is, “I, too, sing America” (McMichael 1624). This reveals that blacks are also American, and they deserve the same
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