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

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

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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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 The poem explores the deep connection between the speaker's soul and ancient rivers, using vivid imagery and historical references to convey themes of heritage and timelessness.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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