Vintage Hughes (2004) – Langston Hughes is by no exaggeration one of the finest American poets of all time, and this collection Vintage Hughes showcases some of the most important and popular poems in African American literature. Classics such as “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” (3), “Let America Be America Again” (41), and “Harlem” (108) continue to inspire and comment on the state of African American life decades after their initial release. Whether you’re a lover or poetry or just a casual reader, Vintage Hughes is a must-read collection. –Jalen White