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Langston Hughes Biography
On this site you will find background information on writer Langston Hughes. It will provide you information on his early years as well as his career. His accomplishments are also included on this site. Reading it will give you a greater knowledge of his life and where he came from which might help you understand his writings better.
Alice Walker Biography
This site gives you a very brief description of Alice Walker. It includes her childhood, early career and career highlights. It gives you information on her famous novel The Color Purple and the awards she won because of it and her other writings. You will also learn about her recent writings and what she is working on today.
Harlem Renaissance Background
With this link you will find information on the Harlem Renaissance. How it started, what it was, and who was involved are all part of this site. How and when the Harlem Renaissance ended are also included information. It also gives bits of other interesting information about the great migration and the jazz age.
Zora Neale Hurston Biography
This site tells the background of Zora Neale Hurston. It starts when she was born and goes through her entire life. It also acknowledges her books being put back into publication thanks to Alice Paul. You will become more educated on her career and background through this site.
Langston Hughes Poems
This link will lead you to many of Langston Hughes' famous poems. By reading these, you may start to become more familiar with his style and point of writing. His poems during the Harlem Renaissance were to push for change and you can read many of them on this site.
The Great Debaters Summary and Background
Follow this link and you will learn everything about the background of the movie, "The Great Debaters." You will find a detailed movie summary and the background behind the real story of the movie. It will also give you information on Wiley College, the college the movie is based around.
On this site you will find background information on writer Langston Hughes. It will provide you information on his early years as well as his career. His accomplishments are also included on this site. Reading it will give you a greater knowledge of his life and where he came from which might help you understand his writings better.
Alice Walker Biography
This site gives you a very brief description of Alice Walker. It includes her childhood, early career and career highlights. It gives you information on her famous novel The Color Purple and the awards she won because of it and her other writings. You will also learn about her recent writings and what she is working on today.
Harlem Renaissance Background
With this link you will find information on the Harlem Renaissance. How it started, what it was, and who was involved are all part of this site. How and when the Harlem Renaissance ended are also included information. It also gives bits of other interesting information about the great migration and the jazz age.
Zora Neale Hurston Biography
This site tells the background of Zora Neale Hurston. It starts when she was born and goes through her entire life. It also acknowledges her books being put back into publication thanks to Alice Paul. You will become more educated on her career and background through this site.
Langston Hughes Poems
This link will lead you to many of Langston Hughes' famous poems. By reading these, you may start to become more familiar with his style and point of writing. His poems during the Harlem Renaissance were to push for change and you can read many of them on this site.
The Great Debaters Summary and Background
Follow this link and you will learn everything about the background of the movie, "The Great Debaters." You will find a detailed movie summary and the background behind the real story of the movie. It will also give you information on Wiley College, the college the movie is based around.