Langston Hughes



Langston Hughes (1902–1967) was an American poet, novelist and playwright. An innovator of the new literary art form jazz poetry, Hughes is best-known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. He is also best known for what he wrote about the Harlem Renaissance, "Harlem was in vogue."

In episode 2125 of Sesame Street, Susan and her parents read Hughes' poem In Time of Silver Rain.