Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism Is the Problem

In his groundbreaking book, Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism Is the Problem, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi argues that racism is not the problem, but rather a symptom of a larger problem: the belief in a hierarchy of human value.

Black Culture Matters: Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism is the Problem

by Nick Pilgrim

4.7 out of 5

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This belief, which Kendi calls "anti-Blackness," is the root of all forms of racism, from individual prejudice to systemic oppression. Anti-Blackness is the belief that Black people are inferior to other races, and that they are therefore deserving of less respect, opportunity, and power.

This belief is deeply embedded in our society, and it has been used to justify centuries of slavery, segregation, and discrimination. Even today, anti-Blackness continues to shape our laws, our institutions, and our culture.

Kendi argues that we cannot truly address racism until we confront the belief in a hierarchy of human value. He calls on us to become "antiracist," which means actively working to dismantle racism in all its forms.

Becoming antiracist is not easy, but it is essential. It requires us to challenge our own beliefs and biases, and to work alongside people of color to build a more just and equitable society.

Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism Is the Problem is a powerful and provocative book that will change the way you think about race and racism. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the root causes of racism and work to create a more just and equitable world.

About the Author

Ibram X. Kendi is a professor of history and international relations at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is the author of several books on race and racism, including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America and How to Be an Antiracist.

Kendi is a MacArthur Fellow and a National Book Award winner. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.

Reviews

"Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism Is the Problem is a groundbreaking book that will change the way we think about race and racism. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the root causes of racism and work to create a more just and equitable world." — Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

"Ibram X. Kendi is one of the most important intellectuals of our time. His work on race and racism is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing our society today." — Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of Between the World and Me

"Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism Is the Problem is a powerful and provocative book that will make you uncomfortable. But it is also a necessary book, one that will help us all to confront the racism that is still alive and well in our society." — Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy

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Black Culture Matters: Why It's Time to Stop Pretending Racism is the Problem

by Nick Pilgrim

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1632 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	258 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE