Who has Langston Hughes inspired or influenced?

Answer 1

His biggest inspiration was Walt Whitman who he started reading in the 8th grade. He enjoyed Whitman's work so much so that when he went to Africa he in the mid 1920's he edited one of his books. He had many other inspirations, but Whitman was by far the biggest. Langston Hughes' inspirations were also rascism, his own depression, and music.

Answer 2

It was a woman named Alice walker who had inspired Langston Hughes to become a writer.Most people say it was his father or his family, but it was mostly Alice walker who had made him become a writer if this is wrong well my bad that the answer is wrong.:) :p

Answer 3

Langston Hughes has inspired many artists, writers, and activists with his poetry that tackles issues of race, identity, and social justice. He has influenced prominent figures such as Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker, as well as the broader Civil Rights Movement and hip-hop artists like Tupac Shakur.

Answer 4

One person that Langston Hughes inspired/influenced is Alice Walker.

Answer 5

his dad actually inspired him because he wrote magazines and sold them on 159th and kedzie for a living

Answer 6

marquice rucker a baskeball player and traxk runner

Answer 7

well Langston hughes wasn't that religious but he was still inspired by god. He was also inspired by Walt Whitman and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Answer 8

He influenced everybody.