Yesterday Google doddle honored the birthday of Harlem
Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston.
Born on January 7, 1891 in Notasulga, Albania, at the age of three
Hurston moved with her family to Eatonville, Florida, the oldest incorporated
African American municipality in America.
Much of her writing is based on her experiences growing up
in Eatonville; Their Eyes Were Watching
God, Mules and Men, Mule Bone, How It
Feels to Be Colored Me …
Every year during the last week of January, the city of
Eatonville hosts the Zora Festival, a multi-day celebration of her life and
work. The celebration includes museum exhibitions, public talks, panel
discussions, workshops, concerts and a three-day street festival.
Happy Birthday Zora Neale Hurston.
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