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The more antiracist W. E. B. Du Bois became, the more he realized that trying to persuade powerful racists was a waste of time, and the more certain he felt that Black people must rely on each other.

Ibram X. Kendi

The more antiracist W. E. B. Du Bois became, the more he realized that trying to persuade powerful racists was a waste of time, and the more certain he felt that Black people must rely on each other.

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About Ibram X. Kendi

Ibram Xolani Kendi (born Ibram Henry Rogers; August 13, 1982) is an American author, professor, anti-racist activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in the U.S. He is author of books including Stamped from the Beginning, How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby. Kendi was included in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020.
In July 2020, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University where he serves as director. An internal investigation was launched into potential financial mismanagement of the center. Kendi was cleared of financial mismanagement, but an audit regarding his leadership and the institute's culture continues.