Charlton McIlwain - 'The Ballad of the Landlord' by Langston Hughes

The poem 'The Ballad of the Landlord' by Langston Hughes highlights the struggles of a tenant dealing with a negligent landlord. The tenant's complaints about housing issues are met with threats of eviction. The situation escalates, leading to police involvement and the tenant's arrest, reflecting themes of racial injustice and media portrayal.

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