Here's why:
* Themes of Protest: Hughes wrote extensively about the realities of Black life in America, including poverty, prejudice, and the constant struggle for equality. He frequently used his writing as a platform to protest against injustice.
* "The Weary Blues": This famous poem, which Hughes also set to music, captures the deep sorrow and weariness of Black Americans in the face of oppression.
* "I, Too, Sing America": This poem directly addresses the exclusion of Black Americans from the American dream and their rightful place in American society.
* "The Negro Speaks of Rivers": This poem, while not overtly angry, expresses a deep sense of history and the enduring spirit of Black people in the face of hardship.
While other Harlem Renaissance writers like Claude McKay and W.E.B. Du Bois also expressed anger and frustration, Hughes's work is widely recognized for its raw and unflinching portrayal of these emotions.