The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Kawanza Newson, Dani McClain, and book editor Geeta Sharma Jensen got together to discuss Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. The discussion is featured in Bookmarks, the Journal Sentinel's podcast about books.

The book was selected by the Milwaukee Public Library as the featured piece of literature for the Big Read. There are many more programs and events centering around Their Eyes Were Watching God in Milwaukee throughout February, March and April.