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The Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities in the nation’s oldest incorporated African-American municipality, Eatonville, is January 29-31, 2010. Included in the festivities will be an area of tents and booths dubbed the "Empowerment Zone" where each vendor of has been given a special reduced rate on booths due to them offering "business and job opportunities, foreclosure and eviction prevention, and financial and investment advice as well as family and educational support." (Source)
What is the Zora Neale Huston Festival of the Arts and Humanities?
Taking place the last week of January each year in Eatonville and throughout Orange County, Florida, this multi-day, multi-disciplinary event celebrates the life and work of 20th century writer, folklorist and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston; her hometown, Eatonville, the nation’s oldest incorporated African American municipality and the cultural contributions people of African ancestry have made to the United States and the world. Attracting thousands of locals and tourists, ZORA! Festival presents an impressive roster of arts, humanities and cultural programming. The event features museum exhibitions, public talks, panel discussions, workshops and concerts.