1952 - 2021
bell hooks was an American author, feminist, and social activist, known for her work on love, race, and gender. Born on September 25, 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she wrote over 30 books, with her most influential work being "Ain't I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism," published in 1981. Hooks' writings challenged traditional feminist discourse and emphasized the importance of intersectionality in understanding the complexities of identity and oppression. She passed away on December 15, 2021.