bell hooks (1952-2021), a cultural critic, intellectual, and feminist writer, was best known for her classic books, including Ain't I a Woman, Feminism Is for Everybody, Feminist Theory, Bone Black, All About Love, Rock My Soul, Belonging, We Real Cool, Where We Stand, Teaching to Transgress, Teaching Community, Outlaw Culture, and Reel to Real. She was a distinguished professor in residence in Appalachian studies at Berea College.