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11 days ago | beth

What awards and honors did Langston Hughes receive?

Langston Hughes received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime. These include the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He was also honored posthumously with several commemorations for his literary contributions.

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