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Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was a famous African-American poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright and was recognized as an important literary figure who lived during a time of worldwide racial oppression and discrimination against blacks. He was born on the 1st of February, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri. Langston was involved in the Civil Rights Movement and… Continue reading As I Grew Older: Summary and Analysis: 2023

‘The Rose That Grew from the Concrete’ by American rapper Tupac Shakur is about reaching our goals in life despite the hardships and conflicts that we face on the way. The poem is highly inspirational and motivates the readers to focus and realize their dreams to make them come true. The Rose That Grew from… Continue reading The Rose that Grew from the Concrete Summary and Analysis: 2023