Langston Hughes By: Henry Tillett By cnruncw Feb 1, 1902 Born in Joplin, Missouri Period: Feb 1, 1902 to May 22, 1967 Langston's life Apr 6, 1903 His parents separated as he moved homes repeatedly staying with relatives and friends Jun 16, 1920 He graduated Sep 7, 1924 Enrolls at Columbia University Apr 7, 1925 Wins the Opportunity magazine poetry contest May 16, 1929 Receives B.A. degree May 12, 1934 The Ways of White Folk is published Oct 3, 1943 Begins writing columns for the Chicago Defender Jul 20, 1961 Inducted into the National Institute of Arts and Letters May 22, 1967 Died in New York, United States
