The One You Feed

Ibram X. Kendi on Being an Antiracist

Aug 29, 2020

Ibram X. Kendi, a prominent American author and scholar on race, dives deep into the nuances of antiracism in this engaging discussion. He shares insights from his book, explaining how to identify racist versus antiracist policies. The conversation also tackles the fluidity of racial identities and the societal impacts of discrimination. Kendi provides a critical examination of historical narratives and their connection to current inequalities, urging listeners to shift focus from individual blame to systemic change.

33:14

Creator website

Episode guests

Ibram Kendi

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

Nurturing Anti-Racist Thought

13min

Unearthing the Past: Secrets of Mississippi

4min

Racial Discrimination and Policy Dynamics

12min

Understanding Racial Disparities in Second Chances

4min

Ibram X. Kendi is an American author, historian, and scholar of race and discriminatory policy in America. He is the Director for the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University and he received the National Book Award for Non-Fiction for his book, Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History Of Racist Ideas In America. In this episode, Ibram X. Kendi and Eric talk about his recent book, How To Be An Antiracist.

But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!

In This Interview, Ibram X. Kendi and I Discuss Being an Antiracist and…