Molefi Kete Asante - 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' by Langston Hughes

The video features a transcript of Langston Hughes reading his poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' at UCLA in 1967, one of his last public readings. The poem explores the deep connection between the speaker's soul and ancient rivers, using vivid imagery and historical references to convey themes of heritage and timelessness.

What imagery is used to describe the Euphrates River?

What historical event is referenced in relation to the Mississippi River?