Past Present
Episode 393: Ibram X. Kendi and the Controversy over the Center for Antiracist Research
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
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- Duration: 0:46:51
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In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the apparent crisis at scholar Ibram X. Kendi’s Center for Antiracist Research. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · After amassing tens of millions of dollars in funding, Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research abruptly laid off a third of its staff last week. Natalia referred to historian Holly Brewer’s scholarly critique of Kendi’s work in this Liberties essay, and Niki referred to extensive right-wing coverage of the issue, like this Fox News piece. In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: · Natalia recommended Aymann Ismail’s Slate essay, “Closed Book.” · Neil shared about historian Benjamin E. Park’s Slate essay, “Sound of Freedom’s Tim Ballard Is a Star on the Right. Why Would His Church Denounce Him?” · Niki discussed her column for CNN Opinion, “Maren Morris’ Powerful Farewell to Coun