Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
How to Be an Antiracist
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
Pick icon
100%
review
peanutnine
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

Finished the last 25% of this yesterday so the first book of #WinterGames completed! Even though I read most of it in November #SantasBookshELVES
This was a truly informative read that really helps you reevaluate your thoughts about race and breaks down racist ideas into their component parts. Kendi weaves his own story throughout and details how he is continually working to overcome his own racist ideas
#Nonfiction2023 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

41 likes3 comments
quote
TheBookHippie
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

Cosmos_Moon These decisions have made me so sad. 9mo
KathyWheeler Just rolling back every advance made. 😡 (edited) 9mo
Hooked_on_books He puts it really well which is, of course, unsurprising. This Supreme Court is a bad joke. 9mo
See All 15 Comments
TheBookHippie @Hooked_on_books the mark of a long time fighter for justice… 9mo
TheBookHippie @KathyWheeler their evil plan of 50 plus years enacted .. 9mo
AmyG Only way to change things is to VOTE. I had friends tell me Biden is too old. So is fascism. Pick one. 😳 (edited) 9mo
TheBookHippie @AmyG 💯💯💯💯💯 9mo
dabbe @TheBookHippie @AmyG
Agree, agree, agree ... to infinity! Do you want old or do you want batshit-crazy-back-to-the-dark-ages? C'mon man! 🙄
9mo
Aimeesue Hear, hear. I‘m so disgusted with the SC. 9mo
Scochrane26 Another thing that infuriates me is the ethical violations. Accepting lavish gifts from people? Don‘t judges have a code of ethics? I have one as a therapist. A client‘s mom gave me a $25 gift card for Christmas, & I worried about taking it. They‘re getting thousands of dollars spent on them! 9mo
TheBookHippie @Scochrane26 RIGHT?! So corrupt!!!! Ughhhhhhhhhhhh. 9mo
KathyWheeler @Scochrane26 I‘m a retired librarian. One place I worked at had a contingent of Korean students come over every summer. They liked giving gifts to people who helped them. One student gave me a lovely statue of Buddha. I worried about accepting it, yet these people get bought right and left and no one cares. 😡 I have lost all respect for the Supreme Court. They don‘t deserve it. 9mo
TheBookHippie @KathyWheeler 💯💯💯 9mo
kspenmoll It‘s down right scary but not a surprise with The way Trump stacked the Court. I agonize over the mess we are leaving are children with. Thomas is the WORST. Hypocrite & corrupt. $ speaks to him. (edited) 9mo
TheBookHippie @kspenmoll stack the court and term limits needs to be done. 9mo
60 likes2 stack adds15 comments
review
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

Illuminating and hopeful. Skillfully weaves together a personal life journey with clear introductions to a wealth of concepts underpinning anti-racist policies which lead to anti-racist ideas, while deconstructing racist ones motivated by self-interest. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality Particularly eye-opening is the author's excoriating look at his own earlier thinking processes, and previous academic work to demonstrate the journey it takes to go from a default stewing in the racist ideas fomented by existing racist policies, to a more open, productive mindset. 2/? 10mo
Robotswithpersonality Great appreciation for the time the author takes to explain his word choices, exactly what these words mean, and the history behind words' use. When you're dealing with fraught subject matter, establishing clear understanding from the most basic building blocks of communication is crucial.
I think it's a good foundation for anyone interested in a better future for humanity. 3/4
10mo
Robotswithpersonality 4/4 ⚠️ Discussions of racism, homophobia, sexism, murder and enslavement of Black people 10mo
16 likes3 comments
quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

HUMAN behaviour.

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

OPPORTUNITIES please!
Without trivializing the very real statistics that clearly show the U.S. underfunding Black schools, I will anecdotally throw my weight behind the frustration of attending a [rural Canadian] high school with limited resources.
How much do students miss out on because their school district can't afford to offer it?

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

Now I'm not a scientist, but I'm pretty sure there's a big difference between presenting an (incredibly racist) hypothesis, and proclaiming what conclusions your tests will have before you've done them! 🙄
What's that old Sherlock quote about twisting facts to suit theories instead of theories to suit facts? 🤨
Not just prejudiced people, also bad methodologies!😒

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

Who looks at the etymology behind any random English word and thinks the language is anything BUT broken?! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Or rather, ever evolving. Bring on the continual growth and change if language!

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

First racist power creates racist policies out of self-interest, THEN racist ideas are created to JUSTIFY racist policies.

Everything is so clearly laid out, definitions, history, explanations, impact. Chunks of this could be a junior high textbook; how I WISH it was around when I was in junior high.

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

😤 Frustrated! But I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be.

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

"...our societies, our policies, our ideas, our histories, and our cultures have rendered race and made it matter...The gift of seeing myself as Black instead of color-blind is that it allows me to clearly see myself...as a member of the interracial body striving to accept and equate and empower racial difference of all kinds."

Considering the historical 'scientific' justification of racist & eugenic policies: crucial distinction.

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

The importance of non-vague word/phrase usage, and why a particular word/phrase is better. Beautifully clear explanation.

quote
Robotswithpersonality
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

And that's just in the introduction!
I feel there will be much highlighting in my future.
Something about an optimistic, compassionate, but also uncompromising and propulsive framing of the need for antiracist action that just loosens the knot in my chest when considering the scope of addressing one of society's largest problems.

kspenmoll Great book! 12mo
9 likes1 stack add1 comment
blurb
Awk_Word_Smith
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

I‘ve decided to no longer celebrate Black History Month, because black voices should be celebrated year-round. I‘ve also decided that while my ego likes to bathe in my self-righteous indignation of racism, I must also confront my own racism. I must admit that as a white male my journey toward antiracism will be marred with racist ideas that I must confront and overcome. So I‘m going back to Kendi‘s Antiracist guide.

Suet624 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕 13mo
18 likes1 comment
blurb
SpookyDonut
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

I got a cactus today! I‘ve named him Norman. He looks very good next to my library TBR pile. #cactus #owl #library #tbrpile

Smrloomis Norman is lovely 💕 Nice mug, too! 1y
SpookyDonut @Smrloomis Thank you! I have so many mugs that I think I will retire this one for Norman‘s home for a bit. I plan on moving him in a few days. 1y
15 likes2 comments
blurb
TheBookHippie
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
AmyG And there‘s your reason why some politicians don‘t want it taught in schools. 🤬 2y
GingerAntics Yes to all of this!!! It‘s sad how many people don‘t want history out in the world. 2y
kspenmoll Yes, yes, yes. 2y
54 likes1 stack add4 comments
blurb
Sbonnette
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

@Gissy thank you so much for the thoughtful gifts and books. I love them all! I just made some tea for my new mug! Thanks @Chelleo for inviting me to be a part of my first #blitsyswap!

Chelleo Yay! What a great selection of items. Love that mug! 2y
Sbonnette A wonderful selection. And the chocolate is divine! 2y
Gissy I‘m glad you liked it! 🤗❤️❤️❤️ 2y
13 likes3 comments
quote
Cazxxx
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

“What‘s the problem with being “not racist”? It is a claim that signifies neutrality: “I am not a racist, but neither am I aggressively against racism.” But there is no neutrality in the racism struggle. The opposite of “racist” isn‘t “not racist.” It is “antiracist.”

review
DieAReader
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
39 likes2 comments
blurb
Clare-Dragonfly
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

Wonderful find at the #littlefreelibrary!

marleed Yes it is!! 2y
SqueakyChu Great book! 👍 2y
29 likes1 stack add2 comments
blurb
tphil10283
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi

I have not been able to finish the second half. It‘s just not that engaging even though I like the idea.

review
Catsandbooks
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

4.5/5 ⭐️ Such an important book about racism in our society! This was informationally dense and I think I may have absorbed more if I had read the physical version vs listening to the audiobook, but then it would have taken me forever. I really liked Kendi's cadence and found him to be a powerful speaker.

62 likes1 stack add
blurb
Catsandbooks
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

✨Read at least 60 books. Keep up with all challenges

✨I usually pick a quote for the year, rather than a word. My quote this year is "You can do anything, but not everything" Reminding myself to not take on so much that I get overwhelmed and focus on what I truly love.

✨Tagged. Yes, though it's heavy, topic-wise, it's very important!

#thoughtfulthursday

Texreader What an excellent quote! 2y
Julsmarshall Great quote! 2y
43 likes3 comments
blurb
Kenyazero
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

I'm joining @Andrew65 in #12Booksof2021, sharing one book every day that was our favorite read from a select month. February's face was a tough decision, but I really enjoyed reading this book. It had a lot of insights and information that was really valuable to me, and that I've been thinking about since I read it. #Nonfiction #Antiracist

Andrew65 Excellent choice. 2y
22 likes1 comment
review
IndoorDame
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

I‘m glad I finally got to listen to this as it‘s been in my audible library for ages. It‘s well read and thought provoking. Clearly intended to appeal both to white readers, and to readers of color equally. Even though most chapters covered material I expected, it‘s still invaluable to hear someone‘s personal thoughts and experiences. He‘s good at laying out the history behind the political terms he uses which I appreciated.

63 likes1 stack add
review
RaeLovesToRead
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Mehso-so

Very thought provoking and quite hopeful in outlook by the end. ⭐⭐⭐

#pop21 A book found on a Black Lives Matter reading list.
#nonfictionnovember
#33by33 Another book finished this readathon!

Next up: Black and British by David Olusoga.

vivastory Kendi's Stamped from the Beginning is one of my fave books of the year. One of the most important nf books i've ever read 2y
RaeLovesToRead @vivastory Thanks for the recommendation 😊 Will check it out! 2y
vivastory It's very informative and dense. I had to read it in sections over the course of a couple of weeks, but it's stayed with me all year 2y
See All 6 Comments
RaeLovesToRead @vivastory My understanding is that there is some overlap between the books, but that Stamped is more about the history of racism 2y
vivastory I haven't read How to Be, but you're right. Stamped is a history of racist ideas in America from the time of the first slaves to the present day 2y
RaeLovesToRead @vivastory I have works by David Olusoga, James Baldwin, Claudia Rankine, Caleb Femi and Maya Angelou to read on my shelf too.. going to start with Black & British 2y
39 likes1 stack add6 comments
review
violabrain
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

A really fantastic book. I loved the personal memoir interspersed with all of the other content. It made for a very engaging read.

review
Erin.Elizabeth10
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

I‘m in a bit of a reading slow-down. I had been reading 1-2 books per week, which is really good for me, but it took me about two weeks to listen to this book because I‘ve had a lot going on that‘s taken away from reading time. But I think it‘s good I spent more time with this book! Each chapter was so rich with ideas, wisdom, questions, and challenges. I have so much respect for the author, and now I want to read Stamped from the Beginning.

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

True. That‘s the heart of it all.

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

One person‘s actions do not define a group.

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

...and the change does not happen until long afterward.

review
Auntynanny
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

I've wanted to read this book for a while, and I'm so happy that I finally did. It was interesting to realize that I am the same age as the author and to think about how different our lives have been. I will definitely be reading more from him in the future.

blurb
laurel.orourke
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

My first Libby audiobook. Very excited to make this a part of my commute.

6 likes1 stack add
review
eflubliner
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
Pickpick

Digestible, illustrative examples coupled with a fun storyline. Readable and on-point in today‘s climate.

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

This was the 2000 U.S. presidential election. So what does this portend for the future?

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

Can you see how biases are actually built into standardized testing?

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

It is not to make judgements about other cultures as compared to your own.

TEArificbooks I am still floored that in this day in age, highly educated people do not all think this way. 3y
SqueakyChu @mdm139 What you said is also sad and terrifying because it adversely affects so many people‘s lives. 3y
8 likes2 comments
quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

Food for thought.

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

I always used to ask others this question as I was deeply interested in learning about other cultures. I‘ve learned not to do this any more as, not only is it politically incorrect, but it seems like a way to either categorize, stereotype, or rate individuals. I now try to just learn about each person as an individual and hope that person will later share cultural details in which I am interested but without malice on my part.

humouress No, I think it shows genuine interest in someone. When we did a short stint in NY for my husband's work, pre-kids, I'd travel within the US with him and when folks asked 'Where are you from?' I didn't know whether to say NY/ Singapore/ UK ... 😊 Most of the colleagues he was meeting would have travelled from all over, too, so it was a valid question. I don't think we should lose our empathy going overboard to be pc. IMHO ;0) 3y
SqueakyChu @humouress Truthfully, I still sort of ask this question, but in different ways. Even if I don‘t ask THE QUESTION, I still try to get the answer to it in different ways. Personally, I like to know the answer to see what I have in common with others (where I‘ve traveled, how our ethnicities or religions are alike, what I‘m familiar with) rather than how we differ. I guess the issue is that not everyone who asks THE QUESTION does so with empathy. (edited) 3y
SqueakyChu @humouress The author makes the point that some people will follow this question with another question: “But where are you REALLY from?” In other words, you look like or you act like you are from (my preconceived idea of) elsewhere. (edited) 3y
mandarchy I ask people if they are from (insert town/place the conversation takes place). That gives people the chance to explain how they got to be there without the culturally loaded 'how did you get here' question. It invites them to share background, and some personal history. But asking them to explain their genealogical background or their cultural history is problematic and akin to saying, your English is really good. 3y
SqueakyChu @mandarchy I like this very much! I‘m going to try to do this instead of asking nothing. I love to hear about people from other places, but I don‘t want to be rude in my questioning. 3y
7 likes5 comments
quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

I‘ve always been annoyed by the need to fill in forms with racial identities. However, Kendi made me see why this is important. He is beginning to have an effect on the way I think. To me, this is good.

humouress When I see ‘Race?‘ on a form, I‘m always tempted to write ‘Human‘ 🤗 3y
SqueakyChu @humouress You say this maybe in jest, but that‘s what I told my daughter to say when she was little and people would ask her “What are you?” (in those exact words). I told her to say, “A human being.” (edited) 3y
BarbaraBB What kind of forms are that? I am never asked for my race on a form. 3y
See All 9 Comments
SqueakyChu @humouress I always try to avoid identifying myself by race on forms, but maybe I need to stop resisting and actually do this. I wish the world were not so screwed up that this is necessary. 3y
SqueakyChu @BarbaraBB Many kinds of forms have it. Most surveys have it. It seems as if I am *always* being asked my race. I hate answering because I feel this is personal information, but I see Kendi‘s point. It has opened my eyes. (edited) 3y
BarbaraBB That is quite racist indeed. We don‘t have that over here although I doubt my country is less racist. Isn‘t there the option ‘don‘t want to say‘ on the form? That‘s a possibility on most questionnaires here when asked for gender or income for example. 3y
SqueakyChu @BarbaraBB It does indeed seem racist, but Kendi‘s point is that “if we stop using racial categories, then we will not be able to identify racial inequity”. Forms do allow “prefer not to say”. Some forms, like the census form, have no category to opt out. Now there is usually a category for multiracial, but when my daughter was little I told her to pick whichever race was to her benefit, being that she is biracial. (edited) 3y
humouress I don‘t remember seeing it on forms in the UK (it may be against the law) but in Singapore it seems to turn up on every single form, probably just because it always has been. But if I‘m applying for eg a store card, what does it matter? Sometimes I get the feeling that this can be used to cause inequity, TBH 3y
SqueakyChu @humouress You may be right, but how does one know? I hate giving any information about myself that is not absolutely necessary. I always feel this information will not be used in a beneficial way if shared. It‘s a dilemma, for sure. I think maybe we should consider the agency or company that is requesting the racial information before sharing it. I think that racial demographics about covid vaccine distribution indeed highlighted inequities. 3y
9 likes9 comments
quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

There is so much to think about in reading this book.

quote
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

It‘s taking a lot of concentration on my part to fully understand the information this author is presenting. It‘s also time I do this.

10 likes1 stack add
review
audraelizabeth
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks 1 book away from a bingo and i think this is the most books ive read in one month all year.
#booked2021 @Cinfhen #anti-rascism book @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliobarbar
Very thought provoking. It did help to explain how we can and should do better.

Cinfhen Woohoo!!!!! Awesome month 🙌🏻 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3y
9 likes4 comments
review
janeycanuck
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

This was more academic than the other books on race I've read recently, which made it a more challenging read but the flow was so clear & logical. Kendi's personal stories & honesty made difficult topics easier to understand and this really helped me clarify my thinking on a number of things.

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I loved how he organized this, showing there is always room for more growth, and to be open to more topics. It isn‘t a once and done thing, but a continual learning and growing process. 3y
34 likes1 comment
blurb
JackOBotts
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

A local church hosted this event featuring Dr. Ibram X. Kendi (& hosted by Amanda Ripley). Thrilled to have this viewing opportunity.

blurb
SqueakyChu
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

I am so excited to be able to read this book! I just received it from fellow #BookCrossing member hobbit from the #BookBuffet of our recent BookCrossing Zoom Unconvention. I‘ve heard so much about this book that I‘m eager to begin it. My husband has listened to the author while watching the news on CNN.

blurb
audraelizabeth
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

1. Tagged
2. Phoenix
Tag courtesy of @RamsFan1963 #two4tuesday @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! Happy Tuesday! 3y
audraelizabeth Welcome. You too 3y
15 likes3 comments
review
Sresendez12
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

I‘m finally to a point where I can post about books again, so be ready! I listened to this one on audio and I feel like I would have been better served reading the physical copy. There were many times I had to rewind because I was still thinking through one aspect of the book and missed the next part. Overall, a good book that I will need to revisit. #antiracism #booked2021 #k #litsyatoz March #doublespin

Cinfhen Hurray for getting back your #ReadersMoJo 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3y
32 likes2 comments
review
Hestapleton
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

I didn‘t like this as well as STAMPED, but I also wasn‘t in the best head space for it. Additionally, I prefer nonfiction on audio and Kendi is not a great reader for me. His raised, passionate voice triggers some of my trauma points, which colored my reading. So it‘s a soft pick for me - lots of good info - but you‘ll probably enjoy it more than I did.

blurb
mom2bugnbee
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image

Here we go.

As a 48yo WASP woman, I am just now learning the difference between "not racist" & "antiracist". I am 100% sure that I am "not racist". But am I "antiracist"? Stay tuned. (Probably not.)

Dr. Kendi recently joined the faculty of Boston U, where my older daughter is finishing up her freshman year. Excited for what might be in store for her during the next three years.

keithmalek I don't mean to ruin your little virtue signaling party, but not racist is good enough. 3y
mom2bugnbee @keithmalek You're entitled to your opinion. I've read less than 10% of this book and already I disagree, which is allowed. What you're NOT allowed to do is come to my page and call me a virtue signaller when you've never met me. I did NOT post this to bring recognition to MY moral correctness, & I would hope that anyone who has personally met me would agree. Maybe just scroll by rather than slander someone? 3y
britt_brooke Amy, you‘re amazing! 💚 3y
mom2bugnbee @britt_brooke 💚💚💚 Thank you, friend! 3y
27 likes4 comments
review
Scochrane26
How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
post image
Pickpick

I‘ve been reading this over the last 6 weeks for a book study at church. The discussion has helped me think through what Kendi is teaching, & I enjoyed his stories about his journey. A valuable book for learning about racist ideas & the importance of fighting for policy changes. The question in some of our Presbyterian churches in the last couple of years is how we become better allies & policy changers.