Today, we delve deeper into Langston Hughes's life and work, exploring the cultural and historical contexts that shaped his voice. The conversation highlights the significance of oral traditions, the influence of blues on Hughes' poetry, and the importance of preserving Black culture through the work of scholars like Dr. William Ferris and Dr. Akiba Sullivan Harper. We also gain insight into Hughes' humor and social commentary through his Simple series and his global perspective as a writer. Overall, it emphasizes Hughes' enduring legacy and relevance in contemporary literature.

Learn More: The Black Archives of Mid-America 

Read: Not So Simple: The "Simple" Stories by Langston Hughes

Listen: Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris

Connect with the Host: Jacquees Thomas @_ThatsPeace

Join The Collective Writing CommunityBLKWritersRoom.com

A Black Effect Original Series

Today, we delve deeper into Langston Hughes's life and work, exploring the cultural and historical contexts that shaped his voice. The conversation highlights the significance of oral traditions, the influence of blues on Hughes' poetry, and the importance of preserving Black culture through the work of scholars like Dr. William Ferris and Dr. Akiba Sullivan Harper. We also gain insight into Hughes' humor and social commentary through his Simple series and his global perspective as a writer. Overall, it emphasizes Hughes' enduring legacy and relevance in contemporary literature.
Learn More: <a href="https://blackarchives.org/">The Black Archives of Mid-America</a>&nbsp;
Read: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Simple-Stories-Langston/dp/0826209807">Not So Simple: The "Simple" Stories by Langston Hughes</a>
Listen: <a href="https://dust-digital.com/products/voices-of-mississippi-artists-and-musicians-documented-by-william-ferris-copy?srsltid=AfmBOoqkmHqdND2Ush8ptZANSDuVEDuLhPJ54E8bfCpIFM0RTHSgCiem">Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris</a>
Connect with the Host: Jacquees Thomas <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en">@_ThatsPeace</a>
Join The Collective Writing Community <a href="https://mailchi.mp/fbd3ee08372a/blk-writers-room">BLKWritersRoom.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en"></a>
<a href="https://blackeffect.com/show/blk-lit/https://blackeffect.com/show/blk-lit/">A Black Effect Original Series</a>

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture. 

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

BLK LIT

The People's Poet: The Power of Oral Traditions and The Blues

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/50a05356-1f34-4fc7-a62b-b250009e14cf/transcript

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