![]() It was named one of the 20 most influential women’s books in the last 20 years by Publishers Weekly in 1992. hooks’ first major work, Ain’t I a Woman?, was published in 1981, and became widely recognised as an important feminist text. ![]() She adopted her maternal great-grandmother’s name as a pen name, since she so admired her, but used lowercase letters to distinguish herself from her family member. The author, professor and activist was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky in 1952, and published more than 30 books in her lifetime, covering topics including race, feminism, capitalism and intersectionality. ![]() The family honored her request to transition at home with family and friends by her side.” ![]() She also attached a statement, which said that “the family of Gloria Jean Watkins is deeply saddened at the passing of our beloved sister on December 15, 2021. ![]()
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