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David Mills: The Dreamweaver: a dramatic tribute to Langston Hughes

  • Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park 18 Mount Morris Park West New York, NY, 10027 United States (map)

In this hour-long dramatic interpretation, the performer captures Langston Hughes' profound love for Harlem, a theme that echoed throughout his writing. Hughes' works served as a five-decade love letter to the African-American community, speaking to a wellness of the heart through reading and comprehension. Through this depiction, the vibrant spirit of Harlem's urban culture blooms. Hughes' words serve as a psychic balm for the African-American community, promoting both mental and physical health. His work beautifully embodies Harlem's multifaceted history and dynamic culture, reflecting social and political aspects. From his arrival in the early 1920s to his transition in the late 1960s, Hughes witnessed and chronicled Harlem's transformations.

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