[Studentfolk] Zora Neale Hurston Prize Applications Due August 15

[Moriarty, Megan]

From: Cassie Patterson <cpatterson at afsnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 9:14 AM
To: Borland, Katherine <borland.19 at osu.edu>; Moriarty, Megan <moriarty.8 at osu.edu>
Subject: Fwd: Zora Neale Hurston Prize Applications Due August 15



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Apply Now for the Zora Neale Hurston Prize



Dear Colleagues,

We are writing to let you know that the call for proposals for the Zora Neale Hurston Prize<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://americanfolkloresociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/d5d68ae4497d41449a43fb2d74865759__;!!KGKeukY!1jRvI_5Oj50c5zOkfVXdGaRc5T8moh2W422iq-EGNncRmFLDTD6x-Gp9FVa7_jXWN3DBIjDv0FglxeaDtVV_ZAA$> is open now through August 15. AFS awards the Zora Neale Hurston Prize to a graduate or undergraduate student for the best work in any medium—including but not limited to papers, films, sound recordings, or exhibitions—on African American folklore. This prize of $250 is named for the pioneering folklorist, ethnographer, and creative writer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://americanfolkloresociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/88e28a0ef964427499fb01b12434c32f__;!!KGKeukY!1jRvI_5Oj50c5zOkfVXdGaRc5T8moh2W422iq-EGNncRmFLDTD6x-Gp9FVa7_jXWN3DBIjDv0FglxeaDyxhKr4g$> (1891-1960) who worked in and wrote extensively about African American communities throughout the southern U.S. AFS, the African American Section, and the Cultural Diversity Committee are eager for you to help promote the prize through your social and professional networks.

Here are a couple ways for you to share information about the Zora Neale Hurston Prize and recruit applicants:

  *   Share this message with colleagues and prospective applicants, encouraging the latter to apply.
  *   Share the AFS Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://americanfolkloresociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/f6d676f32e35469583180ef5f08dfdc1__;!!KGKeukY!1jRvI_5Oj50c5zOkfVXdGaRc5T8moh2W422iq-EGNncRmFLDTD6x-Gp9FVa7_jXWN3DBIjDv0FglxeaDzVKhmmY$>, Twitter<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://americanfolkloresociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/b7fc18bb9464407592094e044ddbc206__;!!KGKeukY!1jRvI_5Oj50c5zOkfVXdGaRc5T8moh2W422iq-EGNncRmFLDTD6x-Gp9FVa7_jXWN3DBIjDv0FglxeaDPZJ6ARE$>, and/or Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://americanfolkloresociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/18bed1f4309d4a0d90e6ad5726210523__;!!KGKeukY!1jRvI_5Oj50c5zOkfVXdGaRc5T8moh2W422iq-EGNncRmFLDTD6x-Gp9FVa7_jXWN3DBIjDv0FglxeaDRY_xfsM$> post about the prize to your social media account, tagging potential applicants.



Thank you for your support! Reach out to Jessica Turner jturner at afsnet.org<mailto:jturner at afsnet.org?subject=&body=> if you have any questions about the Zora Neale Hurston Prize or how to share this content.



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