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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF
THE
LANGSTON HUGHES SOCIETY
Since 1981

PAST PResidents of the langston hughes society​
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In its storied history, the Langtson Hughes Society has had an incredible roster of leaders, beginning with its inaugural president, Dr. Richard K. Barksdale. Listed below are all of the presidents who have faithfully served the Society over the years.

DR. RICHARD K. BARKSDALE
1981-1983

DR. donna akiba sullivan harper
1992-1998

DR. DELLITA MARTIN-OGUNSOLA
2006-2010

DR. Wallis Baxter, iii
2017-2019

Dr. R. baxter miller
1984-1990

Dr. RUTHE t. sHEFFEY
1990-1992
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Dr. Leonard slade jr.
1998-2000

Dr. sharon lynette jones
2010-2014

Dr. DOLAN HUBBARD
2000-2006

Dr. tara t. green
2014-2017

Dr. CHRISTOPHER ALLEN VARLACK
2019-present
Langston Hughes
Poet Laureate of Harlem
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