Zora Neale Hurston, the writer, folklorist, anthropologist and one of the most outstanding authors that emerged from the Harlem Renaissance, was born on Jan. 7, 1891. Her legacy lives on.

Though regarded today as one of the seminal figures of the Harlem Renaissance and the overall evolution of Black literature, Zora Neale Hurston was treated as somewhat of a polarizing figure while alive. Born in Alabama in late 1891, Hurston became a talented novelist and playwright, but her work was routinely scrutinized by the surrounding […]

In honor of Black History Month I’ll be highlighting great Blacks each day. Today I choose Zora Neale Hurston. Born in Alabama on January 7,1891, Zora Neale Hurston spent her early adulthood studying at various universities and collecting folklore from the South, the Caribbean and Latin America. She published her findings in Mules and Men. Hurston […]

Hollywood failed Nina Simone with her biopic, but we know the powers that be can do better. Women’s History Month has inspired us to think about all of the incredible Black women that we’d love to see in theaters. Whether they’re names that we grew up hearing about and celebrating, or more recent Sheroes, our […]