Ibram X. Kendi (born Ibram Henry Rogers) is an American author, historian, professor, and prominent anti-racism activist. He is best known for his influential books, including 'Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America' (2016), which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, 'How to Be an Antiracist' (2019), and 'Antiracist Baby' (2020). Kendi's work focuses on the history of race and discriminatory policies in the United States, advocating for antiracism as an active stance against racial inequities. In 2019, he founded the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, where he serves as the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities. He has been recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2020 and has appeared in interviews with figures like Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey, establishing him as a leading voice on racism in contemporary discourse. Kendi's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies from Florida A&M University in 2005, followed by a Master of Arts in 2010 and a PhD in 2013 from Temple University, both in African American history. His scholarship draws from extensive research into centuries of racist ideologies and policies, emphasizing that racism is embedded in societal structures and requires deliberate antiracist actions to dismantle. Kendi has held positions at various institutions, including as a professor at the University of Florida before joining Boston University. Throughout his career, Kendi has faced both acclaim and criticism. He has been praised for making complex historical and social issues accessible but also critiqued by some, including conservative commentators like Dennis Prager, for his views on systemic racism. Despite controversies, including scrutiny over the operations of his Center for Antiracist Research, Kendi remains a pivotal figure in shaping public understanding of race relations in America.