The Black Effect Presents... BLK LIT! This episode of BLK LIT delves into the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Dr Carmaletta Williams - CEO, of Black Archives of Mid-Amercia joins the conversation to explore Langston's early life, struggles, and the hustle that defined his journey as a poet. It highlights the cultural impact of his work, the intersection of music and poetry, and the themes of faith and skepticism in his writing. The episode concludes with a tribute to Nikki Giovanni, emphasizing the enduring influence of Hughes' art on future generations. Learn More: <a href="https://blackarchives.org/">The Black Archives of Mid-America</a>  Read: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Langston-Hughes-Classroom-Nothin-Literature/dp/0814125611">Langston Hughes in the Classroom: "Do Nothin' till You Hear from Me" </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Dear-Boy-Langston-1926-1938/dp/0820345652">My Dear Boy: Carrie Hughes Letters to Langston Hughes, 1926-1938</a> Connect with the Host: Jacquees Thomas <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en">@_ThatsPeace</a> Join The Collective Writing Community <a href="https://mailchi.mp/fbd3ee08372a/blk-writers-room">BLKWritersRoom.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en"></a> <a href="https://blackeffect.com/show/blk-lit/https://blackeffect.com/show/blk-lit/">A Black Effect Original Series</a>  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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BLK LIT: Langston Hughes - We, Too: The Life, Legacy and Longevity of a Poet

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