JOPLIN'S LANGSTON HUGHES PROBLEM →
If you’ve ever wondered why Joplin only co-named a few blocks of Broadway after Langston Hughes—surprise, surprise!—it’s because Joplin is embarrassing.
In which I attempt to understand our hometown of Joplin, Mo., with reflection and loving ridicule. Email pictures, anecdotes and comments to joplinexpats@gmail.com.
If you’ve ever wondered why Joplin only co-named a few blocks of Broadway after Langston Hughes—surprise, surprise!—it’s because Joplin is embarrassing.
