FAQ About Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neale Hurston was raised in Eatonville, Florida, one of the first all-Black towns to be incorporated in the United States. Growing up in this self-governing community influenced her writing heavily, providing themes of racial pride and autonomy. Her childhood experiences in an environment where African Americans could thrive without constant racial oppression significantly shaped her optimistic and celebratory portrayal of Black life.