How to Be an Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi

The book presents a comprehensive exploration of racial discrimination, advocating for active antiracism as opposed to passive non-racism. It challenges readers to confront their own biases and behaviors, offering a mix of personal narrative, historical context, and actionable steps towards fostering an equitable society.

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Stamped from the Beginning

The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

Ibram X. Kendi

The book chronicles the history of racial thought and racism in America, tracing its origins and evolution from the colonial era to the present day. It explores the lives and work of five major figures in American history, examining how their contributions have shaped the enduring narrative of racist and antiracist ideas.

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Four Hundred Souls

A Community History of African America, 1619-2019

Ibram X. Kendi, Keisha N. Blain

The book is a unique narrative that chronicles four hundred years of African American history through a series of ninety essays by different writers, each covering a five-year period. It combines historical accounts, personal narratives, and essays by historians, writers, and activists to explore the vast and complex experience of Black people in America from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the present day.

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