Unapologetically SHE: Zora Neale Hurston
Welcome to another bonus episode!
This Wonder Woman Wednesday is in tribute to the famed author, essayist and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston.
Listen in as I discuss her life and legacy and her contributions to American history.
Sources Used This Episode:
Wrapped in Rainbows by Valerie Boyd
Podcast: Herstory, Episode 48: Zora Neale Hurston by Tonya Matthews. Chick History.
The Official Website of Zora Neale Hurston (LINK)
Bryan, E. (2016, March 09). Eatonville, Florida (1887– ). BlackPast.org. (LINK)
Unknown Author. (2013, March 31). When Zora Neale Hurston Was Falsely Accused of Child Molestation. UsPrisonCulture.com. (LINK)
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