![]() ![]() ![]() She was first taught in segregated schools, where her teachers made an effort to know each student individually, and she developed a “zealous will to learn”. In her writing, she continually sought to give back to teaching in an academic system she found at times uninspired, demoralizing and disappointing. Gloria Watkins wrote under the name bell hooks – chosen to honor her maternal great-grandmother, and uncapitalized to emphasize the substance of her works – on topics including feminism, racism, culture, politics, gender roles, love, and spirituality. We deprive all students of the opportunity to participate in a stronger learning community when we deny the value of diverse perspectives. ![]() Black feminist author, activist, and cultural critic bell hooks has things to teach us about classroom inclusivity that bolster the case against book challenges in schools. ![]()
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