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Zora Neale Hurston / Richard Wright Foundation

The Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation

With Clyde McElvene, I cofounded the Hurston/Wright Foundation to provide the kind of institutional support Black writers need to do their work. The foundation provides writing workshops where writers know their stories are valued and understood. Working in community with writers from all over the world and with acclaimed Black writers as their workshop leaders, these writers enrich the meaning and reach of narratives about Black lives.

The foundation’s public readings provide a space for writers and readers to interact and explore Black literature.

The Hurston/Wright Award for College Writers recognizes talented Black writers early in their careers. Winners of the Hurston/Wright Award for College Writers include novelists Brit Bennett, Tayari Jones, David Anthony Durham, Natalie Baszile, and Ravi Howard.

 

Founded in 1990

We Are Devoted to Increasing Black Literary Representation

The mission of the Hurston/Wright Foundation is to discover, mentor, and honor black writers.

We know that the continuity of Black literature depends on a society that values Black narratives. That’s why we work to build a supportive literary community. The annual Legacy Awards Ceremony honors books published by Black writers in the genres of fiction, nonfiction and poetry as well as college writers.

30

years

serving emerging and midcareer writers

An Arts Nonprofit

We Are Delivering Results that Help Writers

Have Questions? Give the Foundation a Call!

202-248-5051

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Books

Have been recognized with Legacy Award nominations.

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Students

Have been honored with College Writing Awards
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Published Authors

College award recipients have published books.