The late cultural critic bell hooks played a vital role in twenty-first-century activism through her work exploring the historical function of race and gender in America. Now, writes Melvin McLeod, her work as a powerful woman of color, feminist, and penetrating critic of racial injustice in America has become a target. Lion’s Roar is proud to offer this selection of her writings and conversations from our pages on spirituality, race, feminism, and life.