I grew up in the midst of poverty but every black kid that I knew could read and write. We have to… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
True resistance begins with people confronting pain... and wanting to do something to change it. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“I write these words to bear witness to the primacy of resistance struggle in any situation of domination (even within family life);… — bell hooks Copy Share Image
[O]ne of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Dare I speak ,to oppressed and opressor in the same voice? Dare I speak to you in a language that will move… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Even the most subjected person has moments of rage and resentment so intense that they respond, they act against. There is an… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
I think the invitation offered the non-black reader is to join us in this expression of our familiarity and via that joining,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
It is no accident that this homeplace, as fragile and as transitional as it may be, a makeshift shed, a small bit… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Right now, for many Americans, class is being foregrounded like never before because of the economic situation. It doesn't mean that race doesn't matter,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
“Most folks believe we are hardwired biologically to long for sex but they do not believe we are hardwired to long for love. Almost… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
... we need to interrogate "reverence," for idolization can be another way one is objectified and not really taken seriously. — Bell Hooks Copy Share
The power of patriarchy has been to make maleness feared and to make men feel that it is better to be feared that to… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
“I feel enormously blessed to be a successful black woman writer in this culture, but I have found my small fame, such as it… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
In this culture, the phrase 'black woman' is not synonymous with 'tender,' or 'gentle.' It's as if those words couldn't possibly speak to the… — bell hooks Copy Share
It's interesting to look at all the aspects where everyday Americans, many of whom are not college educated, are thinking deeply now about our… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
The true teacher is within us. A good teacher is someone who can help you to go back and touch the true teacher within,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
“Advancing the notion that there can be many "feminisms" has served the conservative and liberal political interests of women seeking status and privileged class… — bell hooks Copy Share
You must have courage to love, you have to have a profound will to do what is right to love, and it does not… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients - care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open… — Bell Hooks Copy Share
“Often emphasis on identity and lifestyle is appealing because it creates a false sense that one is engaged in praxis. However, praxis within any… — bell hooks Copy Share
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