Langston Hughes Visits Akron

Langston Hughes Visits Akron

            Monday, February 28, 2011 our local newspaper the “Akron Beacon Journal” published and article by Mark J. Price. In his article Mr. Price details the controversy surrounding Mr. Hughes’ visit to our town, during the era of the “Red Scare.” I consider this an extremely significant article in light of the encroachment of the “religious right” and other theologically based groups or organizations who feel driven to manipulate American politics. The fact that this article appeared on the last day of Black History Month put a smile on my face, because so much of black history is presented in a framework of theology. I found it refreshing to read about perceptions of black history from a secular standpoint. The Ohio connection with Hughes was a pleasant surprise as well: his grandmother was Mary Leary Langston. You hear that blood family, a Langston. Please checkout the article, I believe you’ll enjoy it.

References:

Price, Mark J. "No Ryhme or Reason." Ohio.com - Www.ohio.com. Akron Beacon Journal, 28 Feb. 2011. Web. 02 Mar. 2011. <http://www.ohio.com/>.

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