Langston Hughes By tahnnerdawg Feb 1, 1902 Langston Hughes is Born Born in Joplin Missouri. Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Dec 31, 1930 1920's The Renaissance Harlem Langston Hughes contributed to colorful portayals of everyday American black life through his poems and all of his writings Nov 1, 1924 Langston Hughes Moves to D.C. Langston Hughes moved to washington D.C. Jan 1, 1926 Langston Hughes Graduates From Lincoln University P.A. Feb 20, 1926 The Weary Blues Published By: Alfred A. Knopf Langston Hughes first book. Jan 1, 1930 Langston Hughes First Novel Wins Harmon Gold Medal Apr 18, 1930 Langston travelded to Mexico & attended Columbia University May 22, 1967 Langston Hughes Died of Cancer