Ibram X. Kendi bietet tiefgründige Analysen von Rassismus und Antirassismus und untersucht die historischen Wurzeln rassistischer Ideen und ihren anhaltenden Einfluss auf die heutige Gesellschaft. Seine Arbeit zeichnet sich durch die Bemühung aus, die komplexen Strukturen aufzudecken, die Ungleichheit aufrechterhalten, und bietet den Lesern Werkzeuge zum Verständnis und zur aktiven Bekämpfung von Rassismus. Kendis Schreiben ist sowohl provokativ als auch inspirierend und regt zur Selbstreflexion und zum Aufbau einer gerechteren Gesellschaft an. Sein literarischer Beitrag liegt in der systematischen Erforschung und Dekonstruktion rassistischer Narrative.
Jason Reynolds gelingt das Meisterwerk, Dr. Ibram X. Kendis preisgekröntes Sachbuch »Stamped from the Beginning« in eine leichte, für Jugendliche zugängliche Sprache zu übertragen, dabei aber nicht an Tiefe einzubüßen. Tyron Ricketts liest »Stamped«, als würde ein Freund die Geschichte des Rassismus in Amerika erzählen.
Der Bestseller von Ibram X. Kendi und Keisha N. Blain erzählt die 400-jährige Geschichte der afrikanischen Amerikaner von 1619 bis heute. 80 Autorinnen und Autoren beleuchten verschiedene Perspektiven, von historischen Ikonen bis zu einfachen Menschen, und thematisieren Widerstand, Hoffnung und die kulturellen Beiträge der Schwarzen Community in Amerika.
Die wahre Geschichte des Rassismus in Amerika
Wenn Sie Amerikaner sind und schwarz, dann ist ihre Chance, von der Polizei erschossen zu werden, höher als wenn sie weiß sind. 21-mal höher. Obwohl die USA sich rühmen, ein post-rassistisches Land zu sein und sogar einen schwarzen Präsidenten gewählt haben, sitzt der Rassismus tief. Dieses zornige Buch ist die Geschichte einer nationalen Schande – so intensiv, dass es weh tut. In einer rasanten Tour de Force erzählt der junge amerikanische Historiker Ibram X. Kendi die wahre Geschichte des Rassismus in Amerika – von den Puritanern bis zu Black Lives Matter. Er zeigt, dass der Rassismus nicht nur aus den trüben Quellen von Ignoranz und Hass aufsteigt, sondern von Anfang an dazu diente, Diskriminierung zu rechtfertigen und plausibel zu machen. Sein Buch führt uns durch eine erschreckende Geschichte voller Gewalt, Dummheit und Arroganz. Die Vorstellung, dassSchwarze minderwertig sind und selber schuld an ihrer schlechten Lage, hat sich so tief in die kulturelle DNA der Vereinigten Staaten eingeschrieben, dass der Rassismus bis heute allgegenwärtig ist – das ist die bittere Bilanz dieses brillanten Buches.
The story begins with the arrival of twenty Ndongo people on the shores of the first British colony in mainland America in 1619, the year before the arrival of the Mayflower. In eighty chronological chapters, each by a different author and spanning five years, the book charts the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans to the present -- a journey defined by inhuman oppression, visionary struggles and stunning achievements -- in a choral work of exceptional power and beauty. Contributors include some of the leading writers, historians, journalists, lawyers, poets and activists of contemporary America. They use a variety of techniques -- historical essays, short stories, personal vignettes and fiery polemics and approach history from various perspectives -- through the eyes of towering historical icons or the untold stories of ordinary people, populating these pages with hundreds of extraordinary lives and personalities. Together they illuminate countless new facets to the story of slavery and resistance, segregation and survival, migration and self-discovery, reinvention and hope. Through its diversity of perspectives the book shows that to be African American means many different things and demonstrates the startling range of experiences and ideas that have always existed within the community of Blackness. Four Hundred Souls is an essential work that redefines America and the way its history can be told.
"A comprehensive history of anti-black racism focuses on the lives of five major players in American history, including Cotton Mather and Thomas Jefferson, and highlights the debates that took place between assimilationists and segregationists and between racists and antiracists"--
A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism--and antiracism--in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. A book about race. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited. Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas--and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives.
How do we talk to our children about racism? How do we teach children to be antiracist? How are kids at different ages experiencing race? How are racist structures impacting children? How can we inspire our children to avoid our mistakes, to be better, to make the world better? These are the questions Ibram X. Kendi found himself avoiding as he anticipated the birth of his first child. Like most parents or parents-to-be, he felt the reflex to not talk to his child about racism, which he feared would stain her innocence and steal away her joy. But research into the scientific literature, his experiences as a father and reflections on his own difficult experiences as a student ultimately changed his mind. In the deeply accessible mode of his international bestseller How To Be an Antiracist, Kendi combines a century of scientific research with a vulnerable and compelling personal narrative to argue that it is only by teaching our children about the reality of racism and the myth of race from the earliest age that we can actually protect them and preserve their innocence and joy. Along the way, he shows that an antiracist society is one that safeguards all children. And building that society means all of us participating in the effort to raise young people as antiracists.
This graphic novel edition presents a compelling visual interpretation of the National Book Award-winning exploration of how racist ideas have influenced American society. Through powerful illustrations and insightful commentary, it delves into the historical context and ongoing impact of racism, making complex concepts accessible. The work aims to educate and provoke thought, encouraging readers to confront and challenge the pervasive nature of racist ideologies in their daily lives.
Focusing on the journey toward understanding and combating racism, this guide empowers teens to recognize and address injustice. Co-authored by Nic Stone and inspired by Ibram X. Kendi's adult bestseller, it offers practical insights for young readers to engage in antiracist actions and foster a more equitable society.
This illustrated workbook encourages kids aged 12 and up to reflect on their understanding of race and take actionable steps toward creating a better future. It combines engaging activities with insights from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist, fostering critical thinking and personal growth in the context of social justice.