Langston Hughes 

       James Mercer Langston Hughes known by his famous name Langston Hughes, was a poet, born February 1, 1902 in Joplin Missouri. He died May 22, 1967 in New York City. Langston won many rewards for his poems. Hughes colleges were Lincoln University and Columbia University. 

      When you think of Langston Hughes, you think of Maya Angelou. They are both twentieth century poets. They did not let their humble beginnings decide their fate.While both poets shared a mutual goal to achieve racial equality, Angelou was equally interested about ending gender inequality and empowering women. 

      My favorite poem by Langston Hughes is I Am America, when I was in 5th grade my entire grade had to memorize it and recite it at our black history program. I enjoy reading Langston Hughes because his poems are knowledgeable and enjoying. I also like Langston's poems because I enjoy reading about slavery and many of his poems are about slavery. 

                                                         Maya Angelou 

                Maya Angelou was an African American poet, dancer, actress, and singer. She published 7 autobiographies, three book of essays, and several books of poetry. Maya was born April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. She died recently on May 28, 2014 in Winston-Salem, NC. She had one sun, Guy Johnson. She had two husbands (Paul du Feu and Enistasious Tosh Angelos). 

              My favorite poem by Maya Angelou is Still I Rise. I really love the sass in the poem. I love the determination and courage. Maya Angelou is one of my role models.




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