The reason is, i feel like people ask for it. My last book also chronicled the anti racist ideas. And show their commissions that clashing between them over time so when i would speak about th that, i would encourage people to be antiracist, encourage them to move away from the racist ideas that has been ingrained in them. The more i spoke about being antiracist, the more people i like tell me more. People have been taught to be not racist. So its antiracist so the more people ask, the more i realize this was a book and i felt like i could potentially intellect. Its interesting because you hadnt necessarily planned this and i was thinking, its an extraordinary book, you are a historian through and through. Theres a kind of risk associated with writing a book that has really immediate implications. Talk about the distinction that you draw because you draw it very clear fashion. I noticed some of these authors race that are considered critical have all written this praise of this book wh
Domestic policies do you think you would promote . I dont need a magic wand. I would argue that we are doing that in real time, im not taking a victory lap, but i very much like the emphasis of look at the geographical dispersion of where our investments are gone. Me take you live to a conference. I am even prouder of the great work we have done together in my hometown of detroit. On behalf of the board, staff and around 700 members of the organizations around the country, i want to welcome you to the 2024 conference here in washington dc. Give yourselves a round of applause. I am so excited that you are here with us. U. S. In the past, present and future of the Economic Justice movement. It together, we are powerful. Together we can bring opportunity to this country where it does not yet exist. Together, we can help bring dignity to the lives of millions and millions of americans are not yet getting what they deserve from their country. [applause] i am honored to be a member of the De
In an interview, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi said that the recent turmoil surrounding the Center for Antiracist Research he launched at Boston University should be understood as the growing pains of a young, fast-moving organization still finding its footing while facing strong headwinds.