Dreamer Profile: Langston Hughes

“Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) was one of the most important writers and thinkers of the Harlem Renaissance, which was the African American artistic movement in the 1920s that celebrated black life and culture.

“Hughes’s creative genius was influenced by his life in New York City’s Harlem, a primarily African American neighborhood. His literary works helped shape American literature and politics. Hughes, like others active in the Harlem Renaissance, had a strong sense of racial pride. Through his poetry, novels, plays, essays, and children’s books, he promoted equality, condemned racism and injustice, and celebrated African American culture, humor, and spirituality.” Click here to learn more about Langston Hughes.

Bio Source: http://www.americaslibrary.gov

Dreams

“Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams, For when dreams go
Life is a barren field, Frozen with snow.”

- Langston Hughes

In this quote, part of one of his poems, Langston Hughes reminds us to keep our visions alive, because it’s so important to have hope for the future. Don’t just follow along with the crowd, but dare to be different and follow those creative ideas in you. With hard work, faith and perseverance, dreams can come true.

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