Writings of Hughes and Hurston

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 De… read more

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. close

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Program ID:
169204-1
Category:
C-SPAN Specials
Format:
Call-In
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Mar 31, 2002 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 08, 2009 | 6:50am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Mar 31, 2002 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 01, 2002 | 3:11am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 01, 2002 | 4:31pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 05, 2002 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 05, 2002 | 11:27pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • May 28, 2002 | 3:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 01, 2005 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 02, 2005 | 2:05am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 02, 2005 | 6:52am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 06, 2005 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 06, 2005 | 2:05pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 06, 2005 | 6:52pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 20, 2007 | 8:01pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 21, 2007 | 5:10am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 07, 2009 | 11:26pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 08, 2009 | 12:49am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 08, 2009 | 5:27am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 08, 2009 | 6:50am EST | C-SPAN 3
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