A Cry for Freedom Many writers of past and present have attempted to bring light on the subject of racial bias and hatred. Langston Hughes has been quite successful as a voice for the African American people with many poems such as "Silhouette" and "Democracy" opposing racial violence and aggression. Through his selective yet simple choice of words, Hughes leaves open many interpretations such as a more cautious, pleading term in "Silhouette" but in a …showed first 75 words of 718 total…

…showed last 75 words of 718 total…is no time like the present to force this issue. As one feels the sorrowful, pleading tone in "Silhouette" and hears Hughes fiery words in "Democracy" there is no doubt Hughes established himself as one of the great poets of past and present. His expression of feeling brings one inside his works and allows a personal relationship with Hughes and the reader. Through his works one may find a lifetime of learning at their fingertips.