Tuesday, March 5, 2013

I AM LANGSTON HUGHES

1)I am a African American that was part of the Harlem's burgeoning cultural movement. (Harlem Renaissance)
2)I am the winner of "Opportunity" magazine literary competition and received a scholarship to attend Lincoln University.
3)I am a contributor for a Broadway play "Street Scene" which earned enough money so that I could buy a house in Harlem.
4)I am a victim of prostate cancer and had jazz and blues music at my funeral.
5)My home received New York City Landmark status in 1981.

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