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1926

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Langston Hughes' "The Weary Blues"

Hughes' first poetry collection defines the Harlem Renaissance voice.

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1926
Langston Hughes' "The Weary Blues"
Hughes' first poetry collection defines the Harlem Renaissance voice.
February 7, 1926
Carter G. Woodson launches Negro History Week
The forerunner of Black History Month is established.

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A history of Black Americans — the descendants of people enslaved in what became the United States. Content is drafted from reputable sources and under ongoing review. See the methodology.