Ibram X. Kendi: podcast appearances and interviews

Ibram X. Kendi is an American author, historian, and anti-racism activist. He is the inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History at Howard University and leads its newly established Institute for Advanced Study, which focuses on the African diaspora. Kendi has authored several influential books, including Stamped from the Beginning, How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby, and Chain of Ideas. His work explores the history of race and discriminatory policies in the United States. Recognized as a significant public intellectual, Kendi has been interviewed by prominent figures such as Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey. In 2019, the New York Times described him as one of the country’s most in-demand commentators on racism, and in 2020 he was named to Time's list of the 100 Most Influential People. In 2020, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, where he served as director. Kendi's contributions have been acknowledged through awards including the MacArthur Fellows Program in 2021. His career combines scholarly work with public engagement, contributing to ongoing discussions about race, policy, and social justice in American society.