Fight sexism, racism, and class privilege in all their manifestations. When the power that studio and media executives exert towards sustaining white supremacy is challenged then you get people realizing they don't have to be in LA, NY, London, Paris, Tokyo to prosper in the arts or to effect progressive change in the world. One example of this is ... See Morewhen writer Tyler Perry resisted Hollywood execs telling him how to produce his work. He then left LA and returned to Atlanta realizing he could continue his work at the same level in Atlanta as he was in LA. And because of similar moves Atlanta is increasingly a more creative arena for people.

Advance Publication and Hearst are media monopolies that dominate the fashion publishing industry. NY - based.

this one is good...and then if you go yourself to youtube you will find the whole series. this one with the discussion of white supremacy, patriarchy shows how powerful her mind is. there is also one on youtube in which she discusses spike lee and anticipates white hollywood taking over or back the right to define blackness. prophetic.

You are truly inspiration in my practice and teaching.

Thought-provoking! Ms. bell hooks, just like Dyson, inspire me to dig deeper, reach further, challenge myself as a person, intelect, and teacher...Thank you for your courage to speak your truth. I am listening and learning...I hope to meet you one day.

Check out you tube video with Professor hooks speaking outside and standing in front of a tree. Peace.