Wed, Mar 26
|Portland, OR, USA
What makes us truly free?
What is Freedom? Hannah Arendt (essay) & Poems by Langston Hughes: Freedom's Plow, Democracy, Harlem [Dream Deferred] ⏱️ Preparation: Approx. 2-3 hours
Mar 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Portland, OR, USA
Read one essay and three poems:
What is Freedom? by Hannah Arendt (from Between Past and Future) In this essay, Arendt delves into the concept of freedom as political action and collective engagement, challenging us to think beyond personal liberty and consider the role of public life in realizing true freedom. ~30 pages
Freedom's Plow by Langston Hughes A poetic journey through the history of freedom in America, emphasizing the power of collective effort in shaping a just and free society. ~3 pages
Democracy by Langston Hughes A direct and urgent call to action, this poem asserts that freedom and democracy cannot be postponed—they must be achieved and experienced now. ~1 page
Harlem [Dream Deferred] by Langston Hughes A haunting reflection on the consequences of delayed or denied freedom, asking what happens when aspirations for equality and justice are continually deferred. ~1 page
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