Archives

The Power of Voice: Celebrating African American History

February is National African American History Month in the United States. It is a time to honor the work, achievements, and contributions of African Americans. Literature, art, and community-based resources share stories and help us to remember the struggle for civil rights and the importance of equality, civic action, social justice and solidarity. Looking through the lens of poetry, Langston Hughes and Audre Lorde are two African American poets who illustrate the power of voice and words.

Category: Hilltown Families, History, Poetry, Supplement Tags: Audre Lorde, Langston Hughes, Learning Ahead 21, Learning Ahead Seasons Jan Feb, National African American History Month, Poetry, Sense of Place

Poetry for Young People by African-American Poet, Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes, The Dream Keeper Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers, Bring me all of your Heart melodies That I may wrap them In a blue cloud-cloth Away from the too-rough fingers Of the world. This is the opening to one of my very favorite books of poetry for children. Originally published in 1932, The Dream Keeper, written by African-American poet, Langston Hughes, included 59 poems selected especially for young… Read More