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- Zora Neale Hurston was born on January 7, 1891 in Notasulga, Alabama, USA. She was a writer and director, known for She's Gotta Have It (1986), Barracoon and American Playhouse (1980). She was married to James Howell Pitts, Albert Price III and Herbert Sheen. She died on January 28, 1960 in Saint Lucie County, Florida, USA.
- SpousesJames Howell Pitts(1944 - 1944) (divorced)Albert Price III(June 27, 1939 - November 1943) (divorced)Herbert Sheen(May 19, 1927 - July 7, 1931) (divorced)
- African-American novelist, anthropologist and folklorist.
- Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993.
- Pictured on a 37¢ USA commemorative postage stamp in the Literary Arts series, issued 24 January 2003.
- Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
- Attended Howard University starting in 1919 before dropping out due to financial difficulties in her senior year.
- On connecting: Women forget all those things they don't want to remember, and remember everything they don't want to forget..Then they act and do things accordingly.
- The Dream is the Truth.
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