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Ibram X. Kendi
イブラム・エックス・ケンディ
Iburamu Ekkusu Kendi
Aliases:
Ibram Henry Rogers
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1982-08-13 （Jamaica, Queens, New York City, U.S.）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity (Methodist)
- Residence History
- Queens, New York City → Manassas, Virginia → Florida → Pennsylvania → Washington, D.C. → Boston
Career
- Occupations
- author, historian, professor, anti-racist activist
- Active Years
- 2009-2024
- Affiliations
- Boston University, American University, University of Florida, University at Albany, SUNY, State University of New York at Oneonta
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M University | — | African American studies | B.S. | — | United States |
| Temple University | — | African American studies | M.A. | — | United States |
| Temple University | — | African American studies | Ph.D. | — | United States |
Florida A&M University
African American studies
Degree:
B.S.
Year of Graduation:
2005
Country:
United States
Dual degrees in African American studies and magazine production
Temple University
African American studies
Degree:
M.A.
Year of Graduation:
2007
Country:
United States
Temple University
African American studies
Degree:
Ph.D.
Year of Graduation:
2010
Country:
United States
Thesis: The Black Campus Movement
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | National Book Award for Nonfiction | Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America | Nonfiction | National Book Foundation | Winner |
| 2019 | Guggenheim Fellowship | — | U.S. History | John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation | Fellow |
| 2021 | MacArthur Fellowship | — | — | John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation | Fellow |
National Book Award for Nonfiction
2016
Work:
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
Category:
Nonfiction
Organization:
National Book Foundation
Result:
Winner
Guggenheim Fellowship
2019
Category:
U.S. History
Organization:
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Result:
Fellow
MacArthur Fellowship
2021
Organization:
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Result:
Fellow
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
2016 HistoryDefinitive history of racist ideas in America, structured around five key figures.
Racist ideasAntiracismPolicy
How to Be an Antiracist
2019 NonfictionDefines antiracism and provides a guide to becoming an antiracist.
AntiracismRacist policies
Antiracist Baby
2020 Picture bookPicture book teaching antiracism to babies, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky.
AntiracismEarly childhood education
The Black Campus Movement
2012 HistoryHistory of the Black Campus Movement to diversify higher education, 1965-1972.
Black student movementHigher education
Bibliography
- The Black Campus Movement
- Stamped from the Beginning
- How to Be an Antiracist
- Antiracist Baby
- Four Hundred Souls
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear and direct prosePolicy-oriented analysisPersonal reflection
- Recurring Motifs
- Racism stems from policyEveryday antiracismHistorical context
Health
-
Colon cancer2018Diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer spread to liver; cancer-free after chemotherapy and surgery.
Legacy
Leading voice in antiracism, founded Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University. Named to Time 100, MacArthur Fellow.
In Popular Culture
- Time 100 Most Influential People of 2020
Quotes
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There is no such thing as a not-racist statement. There are racist ideas and there are antiracist ideas.
Source: How to Be an Antiracist (2019) -
Racist ideas are not the cause; racist policies are.
Source: Stamped from the Beginning (2016)
Trivia
- Changed last name to Kendi upon 2013 marriage to Sadiqa (means 'the loved one' in Meru language).
- Vegan since at least 2015.
- Middle name changed to Xolani, meaning 'peace' in Xhosa/Zulu.