Langston Hughes | The Sun Magazine

Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was a writer and social activist whose work often explored the everyday experiences of African Americans. He died in 1967.

— From February 2017
The Dog-Eared Page

Let America Be America Again

Let America be America again. / Let it be the dream it used to be. / Let it be the pioneer on the plain / Seeking a home where he himself is free.

February 2017
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