Ibram X. Kendi
Full Name
Ibram Xolani Kendi (born Ibram Henry Rogers)
Date of Birth
August 13, 1982
Place of Birth
Date of Death
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Place of Death
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Education
- Bachelor of Science degrees from Florida A&M University (2004)
- Master of Arts (2007) and PhD (2010) from Temple University
Spouses Names
- Sadiqa Kendi (m. 2013)
Children Names
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Parents Names
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Known Affiliates Names
- The Atlantic (Contributing writer)
- CBS News (Racial justice contributor)
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University
- Founding Director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research
- Author of “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” (National Book Award for Nonfiction, 2016)[
- Author of “How to Be an Antiracist”
Ibram X. Kendi is a prominent American author, professor, anti-racist activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in America. He is widely recognized for his work on understanding and combating racism. In July 2020, Kendi founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, where he serves as director, aiming to advance the conversation on antiracism through research and advocacy. Kendi’s book “Stamped from the Beginning” won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2016, making him the youngest author to receive this award. His other notable work, “How to Be an Antiracist,” has been described as a courageous exploration of racism and has received widespread acclaim.In addition to his writing and academic work, Kendi is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News racial justice contributor. His influence extends beyond academia into mainstream media, where he contributes to national conversations on race and policy. Kendi’s contributions to the field of antiracist research and his efforts to educate the public on the history and impact of racist ideas in America have made him one of the leading voices in the fight against systemic racism. His work emphasizes the importance of not only understanding the roots of racism but also taking active steps towards building an antiracist society