Langston Hughes

"A world I dream where black or white, Whatever race you be, Will share the bounties of the Earth And every man is free."

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Source: Langston Hughes (2001). “The Collected Works of Langston Hughes: The poems, 1941-1950”, p.259, University of Missouri Press

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Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

Poet, Novelist

Langston Hughes was a prominent American poet and social activist known for his impactful works that explore themes of race, identity, and resilience.

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