bell hooks

Widespread Protests Over Harvard's Tenure Decision for Latinx Professor

bell hooks: “Harvard’s denial of Dr. García Peña’s tenure is a testament to the ways that Black and Latinx Studies continue to be ignored as sites of vital knowledge production in the academy.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Dec 10, 2019 1:57PM ET

ROUNDUP: What You Need to Know About the Reaction to bell hooks' Critique of 'Lemonade'

From Melissa Harris-Perry to Jamilah Lemieux, several prominent Black women in media and academia have weighed in on the state of Black Feminism and hooks’ take on the visual album. Listen in on the conversation.

Sameer Rao May 12, 2016 3:02PM EDT

Saved by the bell hooks Tumblr as Great as It Sounds

“Feminism is for everybody!”

Julianne Hing Jan 30, 2015 5:01PM EST

Cornel West Explains Why He Won't Stop Criticism of Obama

It was the latest public discussion in bell hooks’ scholar-in-residence series at The New School.

Jamilah King Oct 9, 2014 11:51AM EDT

Watch Laverne Cox and bell hooks Talk About Feminism and Pop Culture

The two had a wide-ranging conversation about feminism, pop culture and “Orange is the New Black.”

Jamilah King Oct 8, 2014 12:04PM EDT

Text and Phone Service Directs Callers to bell hooks Quotes

So call me. Maybe.

Aura Bogado Jun 13, 2014 11:44AM EDT

Is Beyoncé a Terrorist? Black Feminist Scholars Debate bell hooks

The feminist writer’s remarks have caused spirited debate.

Jamilah King May 9, 2014 12:39PM ET

bell hooks Talks Feminist Liberation With Stars of '20 Feet From Stardom,' 'Pariah'

It’s the last bit of her most recent speaking series at the New School.

Jamilah King May 7, 2014 3:08PM EDT

Watch bell hooks and Janet Mock Talk About Liberating the Black Female Body

Tuesday’s talk is part of a series at the New School that wraps up on Wednesday, May 7.

Jamilah King May 6, 2014 10:46AM EDT

Now Streaming on Demand: Black Authors and Public Intellectuals

Once confined to the Ivory Tower or the nearest bookstore, their work is now just a click away.

Jamilah King Apr 14, 2014 7:00AM EDT

Native Author Gyasi Ross Talks Cultural Preservation

The author of “How to Say I Love You in Indian” also shares his vision for Natives’ future

Aura Bogado Dec 9, 2013 10:00AM EST

Meet Tanya Fields, the Black Single Mom Whose Hug With Melissa Harris-Perry Made Everyone Cry

The two women shared a powerful moment during a recent discussion about feminism, shame and parenting.

Jamilah King Nov 11, 2013 3:41PM EST

Watch bell hooks and Melissa Harris Perry Talk About Black Feminism

Watch a live conversation between two of the most recognizable names in contemporary black feminism.

Jamilah King Nov 8, 2013 1:04PM EST