EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1 MIN
Zora Neale Hurston’s Legacy Lives On, 66 Years Later
from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane
Zora Neale Hurston died Jan. 28, 1960, but her voice continues to resonate through American literature and Black cultural history. A pioneering writer and anthropologist, Hurston captured Black life, language and traditions with brilliance at a time when such stories were often dismissed or erased. Best known for “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” her work now stands as a cornerstone of Black literary legacy and truth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Zora Neale Hurston died Jan. 28, 1960, but her voice continues to resonate through American literature and Black cultural history. A pioneering writer and anthropologist, Hurston captured Black life, language and traditions with brilliance at a time when such stories were often dismissed or erased. Best known for “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” her work now stands as a cornerstone of Black literary legacy and truth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter
NOW PLAYING
Zora Neale Hurston’s Legacy Lives On, 66 Years Later
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 21, 2026 ·13m
Apr 19, 2026 ·16m
Apr 17, 2026 ·13m
Apr 13, 2026 ·11m
Apr 11, 2026 ·16m