Langston Hughes Quotes
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But there are certain very practical things American Negro writers can do. And must do. There`s a song that says, "the time ain`t long." That song is right. Something has got to change in America—and change soon. We must help that change to come.
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When peoples care for you and cry for you, they can straighten out your soul.
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What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?... Or does it explode?
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We Negro writers, just by being black, have been on the blacklist all our lives. Censorship for us begins at the color line.
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Negroes - Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day - They change their mind.
| Name | Langston Hughes |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | February 1, 1902 |
| Birthplace | Joplin, MO |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Died | May 22, 1967 (Aged 65) |
| Cause of Death | Hughes died from complications after abdominal surgery, related to prostate cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Category | American Poet |
