University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

Published in 1995, Bell Hook’s book provides a good, albeit uncomfortable, overview of the character, self-discipline, and optimism required to have an anti-racist agenda. As a black feminist distinguished professor and cultural critic, she writes about culture, politics, and social issues in a deeply personal and reflective way. Her honesty and insight helped me forge an enriching and productive academic identity, and her work inspires me to engage in student-centered transformative teaching.