1. Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was America's Jazz Poet, the chronicler of life in Harlem in the 1920s. ... This early introduction to radical politics had a tremendous impact on his development as a writer and a social activist. ... Jazz was especially popular in France. His passion for jazz affected his approach to poetry. ... A jazz trio played at his funeral, which was attended by nearly three hundred writers, musicians, and black political leaders. ...
- Word Count: 1295
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School