The most popular programs for the Hurston, Zora Neale Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=53 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:43 GMT Guests examined the origins and impact of the Harlem Renaissance which lasted from the end of World War I through the middle of the Great Depression. During that time, a group of African-American writers created a sizeable body of literature in the genres of poetry, fiction, drama and essay. Through their writings, they explored racial consciousness and the status of African-Americans at the time. Participants talked about two of the Harlem Renaissance writers, Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. Dr. Rampersad was the primary biographer of Hughes' life. Mr. Dodson provided the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance. Dr. Wall provided background information on Zora Neale Hurston and the impact of her works. Lucy Anne Hurston, an author in her own right, was the niece of Zora Neale Hurston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169204-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT As part of the Harlem Book Fair a walking tour took place in the heart of Harlem, with many stops relating to writers associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. People featured include the well-known Alfonso Schomburg, Marcus Garvey, Zora Neal Hurston, and Billy Holliday as well as the more obscure Rudolph Fisher, Casper Holstien, and Geraldine Disman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165632-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN school bus crew toured author Zora Neale Hurston's hometown of Eatonville, Florida and talked to residents about the town and her experiences there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169493-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Angelou talked about the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on racial identity and culture. Her remarks were part of an annual festival honoring Zora Neale Hurston where she received an award for poetry and efforts on behalf of African-Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168723-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about Zora Neale Hurston's novel [Their Eyes Were Watching God] and its portrayal of African-American and women's culture. Among the topics they addressed were the characterizations of black men and women in the early twentieth century, its depiction of relationships, and Hurston's use of language. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169404-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Bush and other talked about the writers of the Harlem Renaissance and their influence on American arts and culture. They also talked about the African-American experience in the early twentieth century. The event featured readings from several of the writers and entertainment from the Calvin Coolidge High School choir. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169389-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Carla Kaplan was joined by actors Avery Brooks and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney and authors Jill Nelson and Brian Keith Jackson in a celebration of the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston. Also in attendance was Lucy Anne Hurston, niece of the acclaimed author. The performers read selections from [Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters], edited by Ms. Kaplan and published by Doubleday. Musician and vocalist Olu Dara and guitarist Alonzo Gardner provided musical accompaniment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173642-1 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Boyd and Mr. Chapman talked about their experiences writing biographies of other authors. Ms. Boyd is the author of [Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston], published by Scribner. Mr. Chapman is the author of [Shelby Foote: A Writer's Life], published by University Press of Mississippi. Following prepared remarks, the authors responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178832-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178832-2 Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT