Zora Neale Hurston was an amazing Afro-American author who was recognized for her ability to bring forth her cultural language and imagery in her writing. If not for Zora's pioneering effort as a female black writer, the world of modern literature would have never seen the cultural insight of the African American culture in such an honest way.
             Zora was born on January 7, 1891 in Eatonville, Florida. Her father John Hurston was a community leader and was influential member of society. "His positions in Eatonville included: Baptist preacher, town mayor, and skilled carpenter. Thought John was a revered member of Eatonville he had its faults as well." (Harold Bloom 60) John had other women in this life and often left his family alone for months. Zora's mother, Lucy Potts Hurston was the hard driving force of the family. Lucy was a schoolteacher, who taught all her children how to read and write, which lead to seven out of her eight children earning a college degree.
             Zora's education was comprised of six years of grammar school, high school, and several prestigious colleges. In 1907, Zora attended grammar school at Hungerford in Eatonville, Florida. In 1917, Zora wanted to take the next step in her education by attending Morgan academy in Baltimore, Maryland. "Zora had attended multiple
             schools, in order to gain the best education as an African American female." (Harold Bloom 54) Zora was always daring to be different, she would choose shocking majors. She then went to Howard Barnard College and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology in 1924. Zora felt her efforts in obtaining her PhD was lacking. She then, went to Morgan State College and obtain her Education degree. This was the height and end of her academic achievements.
             Zora Hurston's career consists of storytelling and teaching. "Zora used her talents to create realistic black character's s
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