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Rent Parties of the Harlem Renaissance

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The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance

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“The History of Literature” Puts Langston Hughes in Context

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Langston Hughes’ Home Opens to the Public as House Museum

The long-time home of influential Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes is now open to the public as a historic house...

Forgotten Langston Hughes Children’s Book Gets New Life in Exhibition

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“The Weary Blues” on The 7 O’Clock Show

In 1958, Langston Hughes recited his poem “The Weary Blues” to jazz accompaniment with the Doug Parker Band on the...

Hughes’ “Mother to Son” Poem Featured in Fresh Prince Reboot

In 2022, the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot on Peacock pays tribute to Langston Hughes, using his century-old poem,...

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Recent News

Rent Parties of the Harlem Renaissance

The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance

The Life and Legacy of Langston Hughes

Blood & Water: Illustrating “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”

Langston Hughes Light Projections

“The History of Literature” Puts Langston Hughes in Context

Langston Hughes’ Home Opens to the Public as House Museum

Forgotten Langston Hughes Children’s Book Gets New Life in Exhibition

“The Weary Blues” on The 7 O’Clock Show

Hughes’ “Mother to Son” Poem Featured in Fresh Prince Reboot

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