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Zora Neale Hurston
Documentary Screening

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Friday, February 21, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Price: Free

Ocean County Library - Barnegat Branch

112 Burr Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005

Organizer:
Ocean County Library

Event Description

Watch a special screening of a PBS documentary about the life of Zora Neale Hurston.

Discover how Hurston, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, reshaped ideas on race, gender, and cultural identity.

Her influential works still challenge assumptions to this day.

Join for an engaging look into the legacy of this powerful author and trailblazer.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.

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