Black History Month; A Great Writer of the Harlem Renaissance
February 1, 2010 by Staff
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Langston Hughes is undeniably one of the most prominent and influential writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Nowadays, most people read or hear about the great poetry he composed, and some do not know that he was an important figure because he not only composed noteworthy poems, but he also wrote notable novels, plays, […]
The pros and cons of Black History Month…
February 1, 2010 by Staff
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Tweet (Akiit.com) Black History Month is a refreshingly festive time of the year for most of us. Our national choice to give reverence to the contributions of African-Americans is worthy of celebration. If grades were given for effort, we would earn at least a B+ for our joint commitment to allocating a special time to […]