bell hooks is the author of numerous critically acclaimed and influential books on the politics of race, gender, class, and culture, such as Black Looks and Ain''t I a Woman.& Celebrated as one of America''s leading public intellectuals by The Atlantic Monthly, as well as one of Utne Reader''s "100 Visionaries Who Could Change Your Life," she is a charismatic speaker who divides her time among teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world.

Cornel West is the author of 19 books, including Prophetic Fragments *and *Democracy Matters. He is a Emeritus Professor& at Princeton University (Centre of African American Studies). In addition to his publications, he& has produced three spoken word albums and often appears on popular talk shows such as* The Colbert Report* and*& The Travis Smiley Show. *

bell hooks is the author of numerous critically acclaimed and influential books on the politics of race, gender, class, and culture. Celebrated as one of America''s leading public intellectuals by The Atlantic Monthly, as well as one of Utne Reader?s ?100 Visionaries Who Could Change Your Life,? she is a charismatic speaker who divides her time among teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world.