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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.

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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.

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

His book, How To Be An Antiracist
How he defines the word “racist”
The problem at the core of racism
How to determine if a policy is racist or antiracist
Racial discrimination
Differentiating between people and policies
The importance of viewing individual behaviors
How mistakes impact people of different races

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