Remembering bell hooks: She signed my books but wouldn't let me take her coat
Earlier this month, we lost the physical presence of a great intellectual, bell hooks. I had two memorable encounters with this amazing woman. The first happened while working at UMass Boston. The second was at Goucher College. Prior to teaching, I worked in public relations at several organizations. These positions afforded me opportunities to meet and listen to some phenomenal thinkers, scholars and entertainers. At UMass Boston in 1998, hooks had visited the university to discuss Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. I covered the event for the University Reporter, the campus newspaper. The article was titled "bell hooks Addresses Packed Faculty Club." In the piece, I mentioned that the venue was so packed, guests had to sit on the floor. Clearly someone had underestimated the popularity and reach of bell hooks. University Reporter - Vol. 02, No. 08 - April 1998 I can't honestly say that I remember much about the event. But I recall being impressed with so much about bell