Why being 'not racist' is an impossibility, according to Ibram X. Kendi
In short: In this interview, historian Ibram X. Kendi challenges the idea of neutrality, arguing that we must move beyond passive stances to actively identify and reject prejudice.
Recorded on June 9, 2020, this conversation explores Kendi's concept of antiracism. He argues that there is no such thing as being 'not racist,' suggesting instead that we must learn to recognize and take responsibility for prejudices within our personal beliefs, workplaces, and public policies. The goal is to use this awareness to dismantle inequality and replace injustice with love.
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