Langston Hughes Honors English Assignment, writing homework help

In a paragraph of 250­-300 words, explore the following question: Why is it important for writers and artists of minority groups to create their own art to represent their culture in modern American society?

  • Begin by exploring the social impact of the poetry of Langston Hughes.
  • Provide two examples of modern writers or artists of a minority and describe the impact that their voice has in society. You may use writers, musicians, performers, or visual artists for this application.
    • For this assignment, a minority group may be one of the following:
      • Racial Minority (African American, Korean American, Japanese American, Native American, Eastern European, Latin American, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, etc.)
      • Gender or Sexual Orientation Minority
    • You may use a minority group that is not listed, however you should check to be sure that your selected group is a minority group before beginning your paragraph. If you are unsure, contact me to discuss this.