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How to Be an Antiracist, with Ibram X. Kendi

Intelligence Squared

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The Power of Historical Optimism in Activism

This chapter explores the role of optimism and historical resilience in the face of adversity, using events like the Haitian Revolution and U.S. abolitionism as examples. It emphasizes how understanding history can inspire modern activism against racism and injustice.

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