✨ Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) was a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance and a groundbreaking African American writer. Her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is a poetic exploration of love, resilience, and the quest for selfhood, told through the story of Janie Crawford. Hurston’s work beautifully captures the richness of Black culture and folk traditions.
💬 Notable Quote: "There are years that ask questions and years that answer."
✨ Why We Love Her: Her unique, lyrical voice and celebration of Black culture made her a pioneer and an inspiration.