Remembering bell hooks on the 4th Anniversary of her death

It has been exactly 4 long years since bell hooks died in Berea on December 15, 2021 at the age of 69. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Today, fans of bell hooks along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic woman she was.

Hooks, a cultural icon

Born Gloria Jean Watkins in Hopkinsville on September 25, 1952, her career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hooks was not just a great author, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.

It's been 4 years since the tragic loss of bell hooks and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although bell hooks is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great bell hooks.

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