Zora Neale Hurston was an Author and a Civil Rights Activist. She was born to two former slaves in Notasulga, Alabama on January 15th, 1891, but shortly after her birth, her family moved to Eatonville, Florida. Her mother died when she was 13, and after a few years she moved in with her brother and sister in Jacksonville. She eventually went on to work as a maid for an actress in a touring Gilbert and Sullivan group.
In 1916 she was able to attend school, and she graduated in 1918. In 1920, she earned an associates degree from Howard University. She went on to write 4 books and over 50 short stories about African American folklore. Although, she was not very well known for these works, and she soon fell into a depression when she was financially
In 1916 she was able to attend school, and she graduated in 1918. In 1920, she earned an associates degree from Howard University. She went on to write 4 books and over 50 short stories about African American folklore. Although, she was not very well known for these works, and she soon fell into a depression when she was financially