"My People"The night is beautiful,
So the faces of my people.
The stars are beautiful,
So the eyes of my people
Beautiful, also, is the sun.
Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Celebrating the life of Langston Hughes
"My People"The night is beautiful,
So the faces of my people.
The stars are beautiful,
So the eyes of my people
Beautiful, also, is the sun.
Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
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My father introduced me to Langston Hughes when I was a boy of 10 or 11. He had a copy of "Simple Speaks His Mind," a collection of vignettes about Jesse B. Semple. I enjoyed listening to these stories. These tales gave me insights into issues of race relations and discrimination. I was 11 when Dr. King was assassinated, so I wanted to know about such issues. As a teacher, I enjoy teaching Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." As a precursor to that play, I always begin by discussing Hughes' poem "Harlem."
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure to receive that copy at such a young age and to wish to know more. Kudos to you for being motivated Anthony and inspired by those readings. What a blessing...it appears that those early years of yearning for learning has taken you to the noblest profession:) - Kudos to you for Inspiring those to Aspire! (I, am also an educator by profession)- Hughes is certainly a great place for the wheels to turn.....
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