In this episode of BLK LIT, Jacquees shares her journey of creating a community poetry event called Poetry in the Park, reflecting on the generational influence of poetry and the significance of art in the Black community. We delve into the life of Langston Hughes, exploring his relationships with women and the cultural dynamics of the 1920s, particularly in Paris and Harlem. 

Learn More: The Black Archives of Mid-America 

Read: Langston Hughes in the Classroom: "Do Nothin' till You Hear from Me" 

My Dear Boy: Carrie Hughes Letters to Langston Hughes, 1926-1938

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

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