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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Five Spots in Langston Hughes’ Harlem


This legendary writer from the twenties loved Harlem. Here are five spots associated with him and his era.
by Rich Watson 


The Harlem Renaissance of the twenties was a time of growth for black artisans of many stripes. Langston Hughes was one of the biggest. The writer connected with various like-minded intellectuals to share their views on African-American culture and the future of black society in general.

Harlem was ground zero for this movement.