Black History—James Baldwin

Writer and playwright James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, in Harlem, New York. One of the 20th century's greatest writers, Baldwin broke new literary ground with the exploration of racial and social issues in his many works. He was especially known for his essays on the Black experience in America. Baldwin was born … Continue reading Black History—James Baldwin

Black History–Zora Neale Hurston

“I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions." - Letter from Zora Neale Hurston to Countee Cullen Zora Neale Hurston knew how to make an entrance. On May 1, 1925, at a literary awards dinner sponsored by … Continue reading Black History–Zora Neale Hurston