Start your day with confidence. This striking ceramic mug features one of the most powerful lines ever written by Zora Neale Hurston, author, anthropologist, and literary icon of the Harlem Renaissance. With a vibrant, vintage-inspired design and sleek black accents, this mug is more than a vessel—it’s a declaration of joy and self-love.
Quote Reads: “I love myself when I am laughing.” — Zora Neale Hurston
This quote comes from the title of a posthumous collection of her work, I Love Myself When I Am Laughing… And Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive, edited by Alice Walker. It captures the fearless, vibrant spirit of a woman who refused to shrink herself for anyone.
About Zora Neale Hurston: Zora was a groundbreaking voice in American literature—known for her wit, courage, and unmatched storytelling. From her pioneering anthropological research in Black Southern folklore to her iconic novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, she carved out space for Black women's voices long before the world was ready to listen.
This mug honors her joyful rebellion, her uncompromising voice, and her celebration of the self.
Mug Details: Choice of 11 oz. or 15 oz. ceramic mug Accented handle and interior for bold contrast Vibrant full-wrap design in warm, empowering tones Dishwasher & microwave safe
Perfect Gift For: Readers, writers, and English majors Feminist gift-givers and literary scholars Professors, teachers, and book club friends Black history lovers and Harlem Renaissance fans
Anyone who finds power in words and beauty in being unapologetically themselves
Start your day with confidence. This striking ceramic mug features one of the most powerful lines ever written by Zora Neale Hurston, author, anthropologist, and literary icon of the Harlem Renaissance. With a vibrant, vintage-inspired design and sleek black accents, this mug is more than a vessel—it’s a declaration of joy and self-love.
Quote Reads: “I love myself when I am laughing.” — Zora Neale Hurston
This quote comes from the title of a posthumous collection of her work, I Love Myself When I Am Laughing… And Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive, edited by Alice Walker. It captures the fearless, vibrant spirit of a woman who refused to shrink herself for anyone.
About Zora Neale Hurston: Zora was a groundbreaking voice in American literature—known for her wit, courage, and unmatched storytelling. From her pioneering anthropological research in Black Southern folklore to her iconic novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, she carved out space for Black women's voices long before the world was ready to listen.
This mug honors her joyful rebellion, her uncompromising voice, and her celebration of the self.
Mug Details: Choice of 11 oz. or 15 oz. ceramic mug Accented handle and interior for bold contrast Vibrant full-wrap design in warm, empowering tones Dishwasher & microwave safe
Perfect Gift For: Readers, writers, and English majors Feminist gift-givers and literary scholars Professors, teachers, and book club friends Black history lovers and Harlem Renaissance fans
Anyone who finds power in words and beauty in being unapologetically themselves
