In 1981 she published "Aint I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism" which examines the nature of Black feminism through the lens of sexism and slavery. Her first published work under bell hooks was a collection of poems "And There We Wept" which was released in 1978. More bell hooks: 27 things to read if you care about women of color After receiving a Bachelors' degree from Stanford University, a Master's from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her doctorate a the University of California - Santa Cruz, she went on to teach at many other institutions while harnessing a career in literature and penning more than 30 books. She chose cremation so a celebration of life service will be at a later time," her family said in a statement Wednesday.īorn Gloria Jean Watkins in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she went on to pen many literary works under the pseudonym bell hooks, a tribute to her great-grandmother that she chose to write using lowercase letters to focus attention on her words rather than herself.
"We sadly confirm that our sister Gloria Jean Watkins (bell hooks) passed away at her home in Berea KY in the early morning hour today. The author's family confirmed her death to USA TODAY, saying she died Wednesday morning. Beloved author, professor and feminist bell hooks, known for titles like "Aint I A Woman" and " All About Love," has died.
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