Ibram X. Kendi

Ibram X. Kendi, born on August thirteenth, nineteen eighty-two, is a prominent American historian, writer, and university educator renowned for his impactful work on race and discriminatory policies in the United States. As an anti-racism activist, Kendi has authored several influential books, including 'Stamped from the Beginning,' 'How to Be an Antiracist,' and 'Antiracist Baby,' which have garnered widespread acclaim and recognition.

His insights on racism have made him a sought-after commentator, with interviews featuring notable figures such as Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey. In two thousand nineteen, the New York Times highlighted Kendi as one of the nation’s most in-demand voices on the subject of racism, further solidifying his status as a leading intellectual in this critical area.

In July two thousand twenty, Kendi established the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, where he has taken on the role of director, fostering research and dialogue on anti-racism. Looking ahead, in January two thousand twenty-five, he is set to join Howard University’s faculty, where he will lead the newly founded Institute for Advanced Study, dedicated to exploring the African diaspora.