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1. His full name is: James Mercer Langston Hughes

2. His maternal grandmother mainly raised Hughes

3. He is a high school graduate (1920)

4. The first poem published: The Negro Speaks of Rivers

5. He was attending Columbia University but eventually dropped out

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How did your artist contribute to African American culture during the Harlem Renaissance?

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How did your artist contribute to African American culture during the Harlem Renaissance?

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Langston Hughes was a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He faithfully created the nuances of black life and its frustrations. Unlike other poets at the time, Langston had a more emotional style. His joyful spirit can be felt in many of his works.