Langston Hughes, the celebrated poet of the Harlem Renaissance, was deeply inspired by the music of Duke Ellington.

Langston Hughes, one of the leading voices of the Harlem Renaissance, often described his poetry as “jazz written on the page.” He was deeply inspired by the rhythms, improvisation, and spirit of ...

Sankofa African American Theatre Company will present its fourth annual production of BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes, directed by Sharia Benn with music direction by Brian McGrady. Learn more!

The writer speaks about Assamese literature, insurgency’s shadow, and why Indian publishing must embrace editors from ...

A Langston Hughes holiday classic will return to Milwaukee this year, with a particularly Divine slant this time around.

The story of the country's first all-Black magazine, born out of the Harlem Renaissance, brings to the life the works of Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and others.

Robeson’s story is both proud and humble, both detached and pathetically intimate; and because the story of Robeson is also, in a sense, interwoven with the struggle of his race, Mrs. Robeson strays ...

Black Arts MKE’s production celebrates a decade of joyful African American artistry and faith that compels audiences to sing, ...

The nation’s capital has a rich history beyond the National Mall. Here’s where Washingtonians go to find the best eats, art, ...

It has also featured work from notable alumni including poet Langston Hughes, Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first Prime Minister and ...

In travels across the country, contributing writer Latria Graham gains a deeper understanding of places by digging into their ...

The timing couldn't be better for "12 Angry Women," a new music revue playing this weekend at Crooners in Fridley. No one had to mention Roe v. Wade, Brittney Griner or any other issue that has so ...