The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes

Black Poetry Day
October 17 is Black Poetry Day! Established in 1985, the date is homage to Jupiter Hammon, the first published African American poet, who was born on October 17, 1711. In his honor, the day is marked to celebrate all of the contributions black poets have made to literature, poetry and culture. How can you celebrate?… Read More »
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