Targeting cultural icons as diverse as Madonna and Spike Lee, this work presents a collection of feminist explorations.

"With a thoughtful introduction by Mikki Kendall, it will remind you why she was loved, honored, challenged and respected." - Ms. Magazine

"This new collection is essential reading for both…

Combining critical thinking about education with autobiographical narratives, bell hooks invites readers to extend the discourse of race, gender, class and nationality beyond the classroom into everyday situations of learning.

In this fresh look at a positive way to face our bad, grumpy, and wild moods, bell hooks brings a vision of calm with soothing rhythmic text, while Chris Raschka’s…

A study of the impact of sexism on black women during slavery, the historic devaluation of black womanhood, sexism among black men and racism within the women’s movement. Hooks refutes…

What does it mean to call a place home? Who is allowed to become a member of a community? When can we say that we truly belong? These are some…

Highlighting the value of a feminist approach to understanding black masculinity, hooks looks at the way patriarchal thought and action undermine black male self-esteem.

Essays discuss homophobia, everyday feminism, the portrayal of women in films, autobiography, Black women writers, and white supremacy.