Langston Hughes' "My People"

"The night is beautiful,

So the faces of my people.

The stars are beautiful,

So the eyes of my people

Beautiful, also, is the sun.

Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people..."

Analysis: Langston Hughes is most known for his achievement during the Harlem Renaissance. Undoubtedly one of his most popular works would be My People. In this poem, Hughes purpose was to proudly expresses the beauty of African Americans. The Harlem Renaissance was a time when African Americans embraced their culture and expressed it through music, literature and art. Hughes' proud mindset in My People embodies the Harlem Renaissance and this pride helped spark a revolution in later years.