Biography
Where was he born?
Joplin, Missouri
What time period did the Harlem Renaissance occur?
1920s-40s
What is one of his famous poems?
I, Too.
When was he born?
February 1, 1902
Where was the Harlem Renaissance centered in?
Harlem, New York City
What did his poems portray?
AA's life during Harlem Renaissance
When did he die?
May 22, 1967
What other major event(s) happened during this time?
Great Depression/Pearl Harbor/ WW2
What is one techniques did he use in his poetry?
Imagery/Personification/Diction
What other occupation did he have?
Social Activist
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
A time when African American literature and arts flourished.
What topics did he write about?
America Equal Rights and Segregation Life and Dreams Harlem Nature and Scenery
What is his full name?
James Mercer Langston Hughes
What was the previous name for the Harlem Renaissance?
New Negro Movement
What poem did we analyze?
Salvation