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What is the main argument of the speaker in the text?
Black contributions to American culture have been consciously erased by white people.
How does the speaker characterize his relationship with the white community in the text?
Intimate and familial
What is the significance of the line 'I, too, sing America' in the text?
The speaker rejects the idea that black people are not part of American life.
What does the speaker mean by being 'the darker brother' in the text?
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In the text, what does the phrase 'forced to eat in the kitchen / when company comes' represent?
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How does the speaker view the erasure of black contributions to American life in the text?
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How does the speaker in the poem 'I, Too, Sing America' feel about his American identity?
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What is the main theme of Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too, Sing America'?
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Why did Langston Hughes turn to poetry as a form of expression?
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What does the poem 'I, Too, Sing America' convey about the speaker's place in American society?
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What message does 'I, Too' convey about the beauty and strength of black people?
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What historical period was Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too, Sing America' published in?
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