#85: What bell hooks Taught Us (Dr. Erin Boyce)

Feminist scholar bell hooks passed away in late 2021, leaving behind a legacy that will outlive her by generations. She taught us what feminism is and why we should not be afraid of it. She explained why media (music, TV, film, etc.) teaches us things about the world without us realizing we have learned anything. She reminded us that rap music is not a reflection of black life in the United States, but a capitalistic product purchased by mostly white, mostly middleclass kids who recognize som...