Langston was born on February, 1, 1902 in Joplin, Missouri. His parents separated soon after his birth. So, he stayed with his grandmother.
Langston's life at Columbia University - Trista Svec
Langston was raised by his grandmother until he was 13, then he moved to Lincoln, Illinois. After his parents separated, his father ended up settling in Mexico.
Langston's life at Harlem - Trista Svec
Langston Hughes went to elementary school when he was a little boy. He attended schools in Kansas and Illinois, and in elementary school, Hughes was named class poet, although he had never written a poem.
Langston, The Poet - Trista Svec
"I have had an amazing poet career, my favorite poem was The Weary Blues."
Langston Hughes then goes on to Columbia University to study. Langston Hughes studied engineering.
"Maybe I could make some new friends here".
Langston Hughes then moves into Harlem.He moved into Harlem in 1926.He was named a leader, and a poet.
"I think that this is a good place to be."
Langston passed away on 5/22/67 in New York, New York. He wrote many poems, including, "Mother To Son", "Dreams", "The Weary Blues", and many more.
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