In the author's words, "He [Hughes] won an athletic letter in track and held offices in student council, and the American Civil Association" (Byers 18). ... As stated by Rummel, " He joined the Writers War Board, penning articles for newspapers, composing lyrics with W.C. ... The impact of Langston Hughes lives on past his death. ...

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