I have been scared and battered. My hopes the wind done scattered. Snow has friz me, Sun has baked me, Looks like between 'em they done Tried to make me Stop laughin', stop lovin', stop livin'— But I don't care! I'm still here! Essay Describe how Hughes in “Still Here” reflects on the broader themes of survival, identity, resistance and resilience Langston Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance which was an intellectual and cultural revival of African-American literature, art & music. He confronted and protested racial stereotypes. His thoughts united people of African descent and Africa across the globe to encourage pride in their diverse black folk culture and black aesthetic. Hughes’ poem “Still Here” is a powerful and emotional expression of the struggle and resilience of African ...