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The series opens with Cullen’s early years as an orphan raised by his grandmother in New York City, exploring the complexities of his upbringing and education. It follows his ascent as a brilliant young poet who, despite societal barriers, earns acclaim for his lyrical prowess, winning major literary awards. His friendship with other luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance—Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Alain Locke—serves as a rich narrative thread, portraying the collaborative and often contentious relationships among Black intellectuals of the time. As Cullen grapples with themes of race, religion, and sexuality, the series highlights his internal conflicts—an educated Black man seeking acceptance in a world torn by racial discrimination and segregation. His struggles to reconcile his Christian faith with his identity and his efforts to navigate the expectations of both Black and white audiences add emotional depth to the portrayal. The series also delves into his personal relationships, including his marriage to Yolande Du Bois, daughter of W.E.B. Du Bois, and his later years as an educator and playwright.
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James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of the literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that "the Negro was in vogue", which was later paraphrased as "when Harlem was in vogue."

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