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I am the darker brother. And grow strong. When company comes. Then. I, too, am America. Langston Hughes, "I, Too" from The Collected Works of Langston Hughes. Copyright © 2002 by Langston Hughes. Reprinted by permission of Harold Ober Associates, Inc. I, too, sing America.
“I, Too” is a poem by Langston Hughes. First published in 1926, during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, the poem portrays American racism as experienced by a black man. In the poem, white people deny the speaker a literal and metaphorical seat at the table.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967. The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. New York :Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1994. warning Note: These citations are software generated and may contain errors. To verify accuracy, check the appropriate style guide. close. Export to Citation Manager (RIS) Back to item.
I, Too. " I, Too " is a poem written by Langston Hughes that shows a want for equality through patience whilst going against the idea that patriotism is limited by race. It was first published in Hughes' first volume of poetry, The Weary Blues in 1926.
Langston Hughes. 1901 –. 1967. 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. Tomorrow, I'll be at the table. When company comes. Nobody'll dare. Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They'll see how beautiful I am. And be ashamed—
Summary & Analysis. In 1926, Langston Hughes became a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance with the publication of his debut poetry collection, The Weary Blues. “I, Too” was among the poems included in that landmark collection (though under the title “Epilogue”), and it quickly became a key text of Black empowerment.
Tomorrow, You could be at my table If your job was no more. I would never offer you the scraps off of my floor. Then you will see how valuable I am As the rich get richer on the backs of the poor. And be ashamed that you thought I was just Stupid, ignorant or a whore. I, too, am America. Inspired by Langston Hughes’ “I Too”.
