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We younger Negro artists who create now intend to express our individual dark-skinned selves without fear or shame. If white people are pleased, we are glad. If they are not, it doesn't matter. We know we are beautiful. And ugly too.
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes
Born: Feb 1, 1902
Died: May 22, 1967

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