Stamped from the Beginning

In "Stamped from the Beginning," award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi explores the complex history of anti-black racist ideas in America, revealing their sophisticated nature and the complicity of prominent thinkers throughout time. Through the stories of five influential figures—Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, William Lloyd Garrison, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Angela Davis—Kendi illustrates how these ideas were crafted to legitimize systemic discrimination and racial inequities. This meticulously researched narrative not only uncovers the roots of racism but also equips listeners with the tools to recognize and challenge racist thinking, ultimately offering a glimmer of hope for the future.