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St. bell hooks, born 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, & passing on in 2021, was a groundbreaking feminist theorist & cultural critic whose work reshaped discussions on race, gender, & social justice. Her influential writings, including 'Ain’t I a Woman?' & 'All About Love' challenged systemic inequalities & advocated for a more inclusive & transformative feminism. Through her concept of intersectionality, she highlighted the interconnectedness of oppression & the need for holistic approaches to liberation.