1891 - 1960
Zora Neale Hurston was an American novelist, anthropologist, and a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, born on January 7, 1891, in Notasulga, Alabama. She is best known for her 1937 novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," which explores African American women's identity and empowerment. Hurston's work celebrated Black culture and folklore, and she played a significant role in documenting the African American experience in the early 20th century.