Zora neale Hurston/Althea Gibsn
Zora Neal Hurston was a well-known Renaissance author. She was born on January 7, 1891. Hurston attended Howard University, and received her B.A in anthropology from Bernard College. Zora took great pride in her writings. She wrote tales, novels, a stage play, an autobiography and a number of essays. One of Hurston's most well known books is called Mules and men. It is Negro folklore. This book contributes to the knowledge of blacks living in the South. She influenced history by writing about how it was to be a "Negro". She helped give insight to those who had no idea of the black culture. Mrs. Hurston passed away poor and barely recognized for her work. As a folklorist and novelist, she has been a great influence on many writes including Alice Walker. Althea Gibson grew up in Harlem during the 1930's. She learne
Hurston and Gibson are very inspiring women. Being an African American, they gave me hope that I can excel in anything I put my mind to. Both women did great things during their lifetime but never were appropriately rewarded. In most cases they was forgotten. I like how Alice Walker works to make Hurstons name known. It's sad how Althea Gibson accomplished so much, but in the end was left with nothing. Writing this essay, I learned something new. Now I know a little more about my culture, about Zora and Althea. I realized I should take pride in my culture like Zora Neal Hurston. When we don't honor our ancestors who paved the way for us history is lost. We forget what our ancestors have done for us. So, we don't remember our past. Also, our culture is at stake. We will forget about where we originated from, therefo
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