Langston Hughes is seen as one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance in the 20’s and 30’s, and is celebrated for his writing, social activism, and conception of ‘jazz poetry’. The ...

Langston Hughes, one of the leading voices of the Harlem Renaissance, often described his poetry as “jazz written on the page.” He was deeply inspired by the rhythms, improvisation, and spirit of ...

In his poem “Harlem,” Langston Hughes asks, “What happens to a dream deferred?” What if a dream is postponed? For Father Don Simon, I found it can be fulfilling. My husband, Dave, and I met Father Don ...