Ibram X Kendi

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The Downfall of Ibram X. Kendi February 07, 2025

Every era has its grifters, gurus, quacks, and frauds. This is an American tradition, from the snake oil salesmen to the pyramid-schemers to the New Age prophets of the twentieth century. One might be tempted to dismiss them as ethically compromised ...

Stop Pulling Punches Against Anti-Racism January 04, 2024

One of the most telling quotes I’ve heard regarding the conservative movement on racial issues comes from political commentator Candace Owens’ Twitter bio: “Black people don’t have to be Democrats—still.” It epitomizes the modern conservative disconn...

The Man Who Sold the World November 08, 2023

When exactly was the Bernie moment ill-fated? Some would say it wasn’t until March 2020; others that it was compromised from the start. For me, it was a Sanders speech in Seattle on Social Security and Medicare. His speech never got off the ground be...