Some of his most famous poems include “I ... Here are 10 essential poems by Langston Hughes that capture of the heart of America. Written when he was 17 years old on a train to Mexico City ...

Jan Donley thought of a snag as something negative, an annoyance or hiccup. Then she learned more about the snags in forests ...

I've Known Rivers' art exhibition at Worcester Center for Crafts explores the depths of African Americans and labor ...

Bach's arrangement of Pergolesi's famous Stabat Mater ... which takes its name from the Langston Hughes poem “I Dream a World.” The concert will include works from the classical and ...

The film’s title is derived from the Langston Hughes poem “Merry-Go-Round ... “The stories that became famous were the ones that made national news — Montgomery Bus Boycott, Birmingham ...

Love Letters and Langston (Feb. 10): Teens ages 13 and up can gain experience writing poetry and love letters in this two-hour workshop at Woodson Regional Branch. They will also be introduced to the ...

Poetry, music and inspirational words were shared Friday afternoon in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy ...

The great Russian literary genius Alexander Pushkin dies on this day as a result of a duel. He is generally considered Russia’s great­est poet. Unlike many famous Euro­peans of color, Pushkin was ...

The Arts Academy of Sedona in collaboration with Verde Valley School is kicking off the celebration of America’s Black ...

Rhode Island’s Black History Month kicks off with the 30th annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading on February 2. The event runs from 1-3 p.m. at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) ...