Daily Archives: May 19, 2022

Langston Hughes

Posted on May 19, 2022 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901– May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of the literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known … Continue reading →

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Consciousness raising

Posted on May 19, 2022 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Consciousness raising (also called awareness raising) is a form of activism, popularized by United States feminists in the late 1960s. It often takes the form of a group of people attempting to focus the attention of a wider group on … Continue reading →

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