 also opposed integration. Largely ignored by the mainstream literary world of her time, Zora Neale Hurston was underpaid, remaining in debt and poverty until her passing in 1960. But her work continues to influence writers around the world. And that's a fact. I'm Wesson Tashom for the Black Information Network. HBCUs have a rich tradition of producing leaders. Support HBCUs through donations to the UNCF. Learn more at uncf.org.