The most popular programs for the Hughes, Langston Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=52 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 21:29:30 GMT Guests examined the origins and impact of the Harlem Renaissance which lasted from the end of World War I through the middle of the Great Depression. During that time, a group of African-American writers created a sizeable body of literature in the genres of poetry, fiction, drama and essay. Through their writings, they explored racial consciousness and the status of African-Americans at the time. Participants talked about two of the Harlem Renaissance writers, Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Dr. Rampersad was the primary biographer of Hughes' life. Mr. Dodson provided the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance. Dr. Wall provided background information on Zora Neale Hurston and the impact of her works. Lucy Anne Hurston, an author in her own right, was the niece of Zora Neale Hurston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169204-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT As part of the Harlem Book Fair a walking tour took place in the heart of Harlem, with many stops relating to writers associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. People featured include the well-known Alfonso Schomburg, Marcus Garvey, Zora Neal Hurston, and Billy Holliday as well as the more obscure Rudolph Fisher, Casper Holstien, and Geraldine Disman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165632-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Bush and other talked about the writers of the Harlem Renaissance and their influence on American arts and culture. They also talked about the African-American experience in the early twentieth century. The event featured readings from several of the writers and entertainment from the Calvin Coolidge High School choir. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169389-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT In a forum titled "From Blues to Bop to Hip-hop," presented as part of a symposium on author Langston Hughes, participants talked about the impact of Hughes' literary form and written word on acoustic innovations in music following the Jazz Age. Among the topics addressed were the influence of Jazz and urban culture on the literature of the Harlem Renaissance, the nature of African-American popular culture, and contemporary influences of the African-American community on popular music. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169387-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169387-4 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hodson talked about the works of Langston Hughes, some of the manuscripts housed at the Huntington Library, and how the manuscripts show the progression of his poem "Uncle Tom." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169405-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169405-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT At a symposium honoring the life and work of Langston Hughes, Mr. Glover read from several of Hughes' works and talked about his experiences. The event also featured the unveiling of a postage stamp with Hughes' portrait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169018-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT