1. The Harlem Renaissance, 1917-1935

2. Took place in Harlem, a section of New York City.

3. The Harlem Renaissance, 1917-1935 Took place in Harlem, a section of New York City. Started, in part, because of African-American urban migration.

4. The Harlem Renaissance, 1917-1935 Took place in Harlem, a section of New York City. Started, in part, because of African-American urban migration. It was a “renaissance,” or “rebirth,” of African- American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary.

5. The Harlem Renaissance, 1917-1935 Took place in Harlem, a section of New York City. Started, in part, because of African-American urban migration. It was a “renaissance,” or “rebirth,” of African- American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary. It urged African-Americans to celebrate their heritage.

6. The Harlem Renaissance, 1917-1935 Took place in Harlem, a section of New York City. Started, in part, because of African-American urban migration. It was a “renaissance,” or “rebirth,” of African- American literature, art, music, dance, and social commentary. It urged African-Americans to celebrate their heritage. Never before had so many Americans read the thoughts of African-Americans and embraced the African-American community’s expressions and style.

7. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Early life

8. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Early life Born in Alabama.

9. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Early life Born in Alabama. Born Raised in Eatonville, Florida, the nation’s first all-African-American incorporated town, with an African-American mayor, town council, etc.

10. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Education

11. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Education Joined a traveling theatrical company and ended up in New York during the height of the Harlem Renaissance.

12. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Education Joined a traveling theatrical company and ended up in New York during the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Went to Columbia University and studied anthropology there, learning to be an ethnologist.

13. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Education Joined a traveling theatrical company and ended up in New York during the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Went to Columbia University and studied anthropology there, learning to be an ethnologist. Did field research recording the folklore and traditions of African-Americans in Harlem and the American South.

14. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Writing career

15. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Writing career Wrote 6 major novels, as well as many plays, short stories, and scholarly works on folklore.

16. Zora Neale Hurston 1901 1891 - 1960 Writing career Wrote 6 major novels, as well as many plays, short stories, and scholarly works on folklore. Faded into obscurity toward the end of her life, working as a maid and dying alone at the age of 60 69.