Hughes held a variety of jobs, including seaman on trips to Europe and America, cook in a Montmartre nightclub in ParisĪnd then busboy at the Washington hotel where he presented his poetry to Lindsay. His mother was a school teacher and his father was a storekeeper.Īfter his graduation from Central High School in Cleveland, he went to Mexico and then attended Columbia University for a year. James Langston Hughes who dropped his first name, was born in Joplin, Mo., on Feb. I felt I couldn't let my white classmates down, and I've been writing poetry ever since.' 'Well, everyone knows - except us - that all Negroes have rhythm, so they elected me class poet. 'There were only two of us Negro kids in the whole class and our English teacher was always stressing the importance of rhythm in poetry. 'I was a victim of a stereotype,' he observed wryly. Hughes explained how he became a poet when he was named 'class poet' in grammar school in Lincoln, Ill. Hughes noted, one of his main interests was 'the encouragement of literary ability among colored writers.' He also translated the poems of Negro writers in Cuba and Haiti because, Mr.

Hughes said, 'has been largely concerned with the depicting of Negro life in America.' Sea' and 'Popo and Fifina' as well as the initial 'The Weary Blues.'

Lindsay introduced the youth to publishers who brought out such works by the rising poet and author of 'Shakespeare in Harlem,' 'The Dream Keeper,' 'Not Without Laughter,' 'The Ways of White Folks,' 'The Big

He called for the busboy and asked, 'Who wrote this?' Lindsay was obviously annoyed, but he picked up the papers and read a poem titled 'TheĪs Lindsay read, his interest grew. Lindsay was dining at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington when a busboy summoned his courage and slipped several sheets of paper beside the poet's plate. He recalled an anecdote about how he was 'discovered' by the poet Vachel Lindsay. Hughes had a pencil and paper in his hands, he would scribble poetry. Long novels, narrative poems, cold, pretentious folk, buses and bridges.' I like 'Tristan,' goat's milk, short novels, lyric poems, heat, simple folk, boats and bullfights I dislike 'Aida,' parsnips, 'I live in Harlem, New York City,' his autobiographical sketch continued. Roosevelt, Marian Anderson and Henry Armstrong.' My favorite public figures include Jimmy Durante, Marlene Dietrich, Mary McLeod Bethune, Mrs. 'My chief literary influences have been Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Carl Sandburg and Walt Whitman. In a description of himself written for 'Twentieth Century Authors,' a biographical dictionary, Mr. Henry of Harlem.' He was an extremely versatile and productive author who was particularly well known for his folksy humor. Hughes was sometimes characterized as the 'O. Langston Hughes, the noted writer of novels, stories, poems and plays about Negro life, died last night in Polyclinic Hospital at the age of 65. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.įor more information about this position, please contact the restaurant and ask for a manager.Langston Hughes, Writer, 65, Dead By THE NEW YORK TIMES We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally-protected status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Life, accidental and critical illness insurance.The total rewards package includes, but is not limited to, the following: Our Restaurant Roadies are paid weekly! In addition, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package after one year of service to Roadies that meet our benefit eligibility requirements. If you think you would be a legendary Server Assistant (Busser), apply at Texas Roadhouse today! Our restaurant Roadies are the heart and soul of our company, bringing Legendary Food and Legendary Service to our local communities.Īt Texas Roadhouse we have a fun culture with flexible work schedules, discounts in our restaurants, friendly competitions, recognition, formal training, and career growth opportunities. Love your job at Texas Roadhouse! Join our team and work in a high-volume restaurant filled with fun.Īre you interested in working with people in a fun and fast-paced environment? If so, we have the job for you!Īs a Server Assistant (Busser), your responsibilities would include:

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