1. 1902 - 1967 Langston Hughes

2.  Born in Joplin, Missouri  Raised by his grandma until he was 13  Moved in with his mother and attended high school in Cleveland

3.  Attended Columbia University (New York) for one year  His father wanted him to be an engineer

4.  Held a variety of jobs: cook, launderer, & busboy  Traveled to Europe and Africa working on freighters  Finished college at Lincoln University (PA)  Settled in Harlem, New York  Wrote mostly poetry and short stories

5.  Was a key player in the Harlem Renaissance  Movement in the 20’s which promoted African American culture  Literary, musical, theatrical, and visual arts achievements  Died in 1967 of cancer