Ibram X. Kendi

Ibram X. Kendi is an acclaimed American professor and historian, renowned for his work on race and discriminatory policies in the United States. He is currently the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. Kendi has made significant contributions to the field of racial studies and has been recognized for his work with numerous awards, including the National Book Award for Nonfiction and the WEB Du Bois Prize.

Kendi is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America," which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2016. He has also produced five consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers, including "How to Be an Antiracist," "Antiracist Baby," and "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You," which he co-authored with Jason Reynolds. His work has been praised for its thorough research and insightful analysis of the history and present state of racial discrimination in America.

In addition to his work as an author and academic, Kendi is also a contributor to several news outlets, including CBS and The Atlantic. He is a leading voice in the fight against racial inequality and has been recognized for his contributions with numerous awards and accolades. In 2020, Time magazine named Kendi one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2021, he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the Genius Grant. Through his writing, teaching, and activism, Kendi continues to challenge and educate others on issues of race and discrimination.