By: Logan Pierce, Editor-in-Chief In honor of Black History
Month, a Spoken Word poetry recital was held in the Raider Room
Tuesday, Feb. 21. The works of famous black poets were featured,
including Langston Hughes and Rita Dove. I, Too by Langston
Hughes I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send
me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And
eat well, And grow strong. I’ll be at the table When company
comes. Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” They’ll see how
beautiful I am And be ashamed— I, too, am America. Monique
Bruner, professor of federal government, conducted the event.
Students, faculty and staff took turns at the podium reciting
their favorite poems or original compositions, and reflected on
the sacrifices made in the lives of black poets. Prolific poets
past and present Born James Langston Hughes in 1902, this
prolific poet gained notoriety for his insightful portrayals of
black life in America from the twenties through the sixties. In
1930 his first novel, “Not Without