I will be re-reading this book again, because I am going to take notes, and continue to dissect this book further. I recommend this book not just to other black women, but I also recommend this book to black men, white women and white men.

Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center by bell hooks.

Call Number: Publication Date: Boston, MA: South End Press, c1981. Bell Hooks recounts horrific tales of the harsh treatment of slaves both onboard slave ships and also those who worked in the plantations or at the homes of their owners. Aint I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism by bell hooks. I gave this book 5 stars because it enlightened me, informed me, and taught me different aspects of feminist views. The Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list. She further suggests how Black women are left out of ALL conversations from not only white women, but white and black men as well. Hooks affirms that Black feminist does not have an agenda that advocates only Black women, but all disadvantaged people, She suggests that feminism left Black women out of the equation. Bell hooks explores the issues of Black women, and the plight of amplifying Black female voices when it comes to equality. As I continue to read feminism books, I go deeper and deeper into the underlying issues of feminist views and Black women feminist views. I have a deeper understanding of why black feminism exist. Bell Hooks really opens my eyes to feminist views.

Ain't I a Woman by bell hooks