
FAQ About Zora Neale Hurston

How did Zora Neale Hurston contribute to anthropology?
Hurston made significant contributions to anthropology through her ethnographic research on the folklore of African American communities in the South, as well as her studies in Jamaica and Haiti. She worked under the tutelage of famous anthropologist Franz Boas and helped document cultural practices, belief systems, and oral traditions. Her work in this field helped preserve many stories and traditions that might otherwise have been lost.