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  • bell hooks

    bell hooks

    Writer, Theorist, Cultural Worker
    #CourageIsTheChange

    bell hooks was not just a name, but a deliberate lowercase rebellion—an act of defiance against ego and hierarchy. Born Gloria Jean Watkins in 1952, she became one of the most transformative thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries. A writer, teacher, and cultural critic, hooks challenged systems of domination through essays, books, and lectures that cut to the bone of patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, and what she called “imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy.”

    Her work arrived at the intersections—of race, gender, class, love, and power. In a culture that often rewarded silence and obedience, bell hooks chose clarity and confrontation. Her writing was unflinching, but always rooted in care. Books like Ain’t I a Woman?, Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center, and All About Love gave generations of readers new language for their lived experiences and new courage to speak back.

    She didn’t wait for permission to be heard. Whether teaching at historically Black colleges or confronting the commercialization of feminism, hooks practiced a radical pedagogy of hope—one that believed deeply in the transformative power of love, critical thought, and community.

    “What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe.” — bell hooks

    Celebrate her legacy today. Share her words. Live her questions.

    📚 #bellhooks #FeministTheory #BlackFeminism #CourageIsTheChange
    ✊ Celebrate her courage. Share her story.

  • Audre Lorde

    Audre Lorde

    Courage is The Change celebrates Audre Lorde Day as an inspiration to embrace interconnectedness, encouraging solidarity across identities and empowering collective action for meaningful change.

    Audre Lorde was a poet, essayist, and activist whose work continues to inspire movements for social justice and equality.

    Identifying as a “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” Lorde used her voice to confront issues of racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these struggles.

    Through groundbreaking works like The Cancer Journals and Sister Outsider, she challenged societal norms and advocated for self-expression, intersectionality, and the power of difference.

    Lorde believed in using poetry as a tool for resistance and transformation, urging marginalized communities to embrace their voices as sources of power. Her legacy is a testament to the enduring strength of speaking truth to power and building bridges across identities to foster collective liberation.

  • Alice Bag

    Alice Bag

    Alice Bag Day honors her legacy as a powerful example of how art, education, and heritage can serve as lasting forces for empowerment and liberation.

    Alice Bag is a trailblazing musician, educator, author, and feminist icon whose work has been pivotal in shaping the punk rock movement and advocating for social change.

    As the lead singer of The Bags, she emerged as a fierce and unapologetic voice in the Los Angeles punk scene of the late 1970s, known for her raw energy, dynamic performances, and commitment to challenging societal norms.

    Raised in Los Angeles within the Latin community, Alice infuses cultural identity into her art and activism, synthesizing issues of representation, intersectionality, and systemic oppression.

    Beyond her musical contributions, she has been a passionate educator, empowering young people through teaching and mentorship.

    Through her memoirs, activism, and continued creative projects, she has inspired generations to embrace their individuality, resist conformity, and celebrate the power of cultural and personal identity.

  • Angela Davis

    Angela Davis

    Angela Davis Day celebrates her unwavering commitment to justice, her profound intellectual contributions, and her belief in collective action as the pathway to meaningful change.

    Angela Davis is a towering figure in the fight for justice, whose life and work exemplify the courage to challenge systems of oppression and inspire transformative change.

    As a scholar, activist, and author, Davis has devoted her life to advocating for racial equality, prison abolition, and the liberation of marginalized communities.

    Her fearless stance against systemic racism and political persecution, including her imprisonment and eventual acquittal in the 1970s, became a symbol of resistance and resilience.

    Through her groundbreaking writings and public speaking, Davis has shed light on the interconnected struggles of race, class, and gender, encouraging others to reimagine a more equitable world.