FROM SLAVERY TO NOVELIST, ANTHROPOLOGIST AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST

The daughter of two former slaves, ZORA NEALE HURSTON was an African-American novelist, short story writer, folklorist, and anthropologist. 

Born: January 7, 1891, Notasulga, AL

Died: January 28, 1960, Fort Pierce, FL

Education: Columbia University (1928–1930), More

Movies: The Gilded Six Bits, Their Eyes Were Watching God

Quotes

Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.

There are years that ask questions and years that answer.

I do not weep at the world I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife.