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Langston Hughes

By maddielydia

  • Langston was born

    Joplin,Missouri

  • Moved to Lincoln, Illinois

    Moved here with his mother and her husband
    This is where he began to write poetry.

  • Moved to Washington, D.C.

    Writes first book of poetry, The Weary Blues

  • Moved to Mexico and went to Columbia University for a year

    Odd jobs he had-
    Assistant Cook
    Launderer
    Busboy

  • The Weary Blues was published

    Published by Alfred A. Knopf

  • Finished college at Lincoln University, PA

  • First novel won Harmon gold medal

    Not Without Laughter

  • Langston sadly died

    Died in NY of prostate cancer