10 Times Bell Hooks Crushed It This Year

We think Dr. hooks deserves a shout out for all the times she's been spot on this year *We also apologize for the capitalization of bell hooks' name in the title. BuzzFeed automatically capitalizes words in a title.

1. Saved by the bell hooks

For many of us, hooks’ book "Feminism is for Everybody" was our first experience with her work.

2. The Feminist Intervention Hotline [phone])

There’s nothing we love more than people who need to hear it most getting advice from bell hooks.

3. hooks' National Women's Studies Association Keynote Address

hooks crushed it in front of her adoring audience.

4. Calling Beyoncé a Terrorist

“I see a part of Beyoncé that is, in fact, anti-feminist—that is, a terrorist—especially in terms of the impact on young girls,” hooks said.

Though you might not agree with her statement, can we just point out she’s wearing our shirt? To say we’re proud is a gross understatement.

5. Speaking of T-shirts...

Pictured is Laverne Cox wearing a 'year of bell hooks' t-shirt. Dreams do come true.

6. hooks’ wisdom trumped Yoda at the St. Norbert College bell hooks Residency

bell hooks recommends-- "Taking new ideas, working with them, & changing your mind-- even when it hurts."

7. bell hooks' Residency at the New School

We think this was beautiful foreshadowing for the bell hooks Residency at SNC. Our fav feminists in conversation-- transgressive, enlightening, empowering.

8. Opening of the bell hooks Institute at Berea College

Berea College now houses the BHI, where hooks' entire body of publications will be available to the public. Pictured Dr. Linda Strong-Leek of Berea College, beloved Dr. bell hooks, Laverne Cox, & Mayor of Berea, KY.

9. Her return to St. Norbert College for a week-long bell hooks Residency

hooks conversed and studied texts with faculty, staff, students, and the community. She gave a homily at our Wednesday Sacred Hour, and dialoged with scholar and Advisor to the NFL on domestic violence, Dr. Beth Richie.

Pictured: bell hooks meets with students from Multicultural Student Services to discuss her book "Writing Beyond Race: Living Theory and Practice".

10. hooks shared the stage with Gloria Steinem at St. Norbert College

The two scholars conversed on the past, present and future of feminism, domestic violence, and how to be an activist within feminism.

You can view the entire talk from the link in the title.

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