ZORA NEALE HURSTON

Dorothy Irene Burge

An item at American Writers Museum

Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) studied anthropology in college. Her education and interest in the lives of African Americans laid the foundation for her to write about the depth and breadth of Black experiences. The Adinkra symbol on her dress represents the supremacy of God over all beings. This symbol was chosen in reference to Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Dark Testament

An exhibit at American Writers Museum

Immerse yourself in Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice and honor the significant contributions of Black writers to American literature and history. Explore and better understand racial injustice in America by examining the work of Black American writers from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring original artwork, augmented reality and other interactive elements that enliven and enrich the experience, Dark Testament brings the work of writers past and present to life in new and exciting ways.

American Writers Museum