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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One writer who spent much time researching and writing about the beauty of African American folklore and heritage was
A
Duke Ellington
B
Bessie Smith
C
Langston Hughes
D
Zora Neale Hurston
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Moses, Man of the Mountain In this 1939 novel based on the familiar story of the Exodus, Zora Neale Hurston blends the Moses of the Old Testament with the Moses of black folklore and song to create a compelling allegory of power, redemption, and faith.

Detailed explanation-2: -By Norma Brickner | On May 22, 2020 | Updated November 28, 2022 | Comments (6) By the time of Zora Neale Hurston’s death, most of her considerable body of work was out of print, rarely read or studied. Here we’ll explore how Alice Walker rediscovered Zora Neale Hurston and revived her literary legacy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Their Eyes Were Watching God is a 1937 novel by American writer Zora Neale Hurston. It is considered a classic of the Harlem Renaissance, and Hurston’s best known work.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stories tell about faith, love, family, slavery, race and community. They also include humor. Hurston was well known for her writing. She also became known for her outspoken opinions, her clothing and the great pride she had in herself and her race.

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