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Born: February 1, 1902, Joplin, MO
Died: May 22, 1967, New York City, NY
Awards: Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, Spingarn Medal, More
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  • African American Poet
  • Movie called "Looking for Langston"
  • Graduated high school in 1920
  • Dropped out from college
  • Used jazz poetry 
  • Other Talents: novelist, civil rights activist
  • Died from prostate cancer

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