Intelligence Squared

How to Be an Antiracist, with Ibram X. Kendi

Jun 22, 2022

Ibram X. Kendi, a historian and author renowned for his book 'How to Be an Antiracist,' engages with Razia Iqbal, a BBC journalist and Princeton professor, in a thought-provoking dialogue. They delve into the crucial distinctions between 'not racist' and 'anti-racist,' sharing personal stories and reflections on systemic racism. The conversation shifts to the political landscape, exploring how party ideologies influence racial policies. Kendi emphasizes the importance of historical optimism in activism, drawing inspiring parallels to past movements against injustice.

48:15

Episode guests

Razia Iqbal

Ibram Kendi

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Racism: Identity and Reflection

16min

Navigating Political Parties and Racism in Policy Making

4min

Exploring the Value Revolution: An Invitation to Discussion

2min

Political Leadership and Racial Discourse

18min

The Power of Historical Optimism in Activism

4min

Activist, historian and academic Ibram X. Kendi's book, How To Be and Antiracist, won the National Book Award for nonfiction as well as topping bestseller lists in 2020, a year in which the murder by police of George Floyd made the impact of Kendi's words inescapable. He came to Intelligence Squared a few months prior in August 2019 for a wide-ranging discussion on the themes of the book with BBC News journalist and visiting journalism professor at Princeton, Razia Iqbal. The two speakers will be meeting again in the coming weeks for a follow-up conversation discussing what can be done to educate future generations, which is the subject of Ibram's new book: How To Raise An Antiracist. Head to www.intelligencesquared.com for tickets to the event at London's Conway Hall on Monday 4th of July.

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