Barnard College is thrilled to announce the inaugural Zora Neale Hurston Summit, taking place from January 31 to February 1, 2025  and is free and open to the public. Organized and led by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust, this special event will bring together Hurston’s family, fans, and scholars to celebrate and engage with her extraordinary work and legacy.

This summit will be a jam-packed two-day celebration featuring more than 70 multidisciplinary speakers and presenters. Expect to hear from Hurston Scholar luminaries such as Dr. Deborah G. Plant and Carla Kaplan. Other speakers include Dr. Imani Perry, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Mara Brock Akil, Yeye Luisah Teish, Monica Miller, and more. More than 30 Hurston Family members will be in attendance.

Please register here for updates and announcements.  If you’re able to offer your time, we also have volunteer opportunities.