Stamped from the Beginning is more than just the history of racism and racial progress. Kendi uses meticulous research and the life stories of five “historical tour guides.” Through these histories, Kendi reveals how racism and anti-racist ideas were not born from ignorance. Rather, they were carefully built by some of America’s most intellectual leaders. Stamped from the Beginning won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2016. The Washington Post called this book, “engrossing and relentless.” And Adam Morgan of Chicago Review of Books wrote, “I honestly wish every American would read this book.” Christopher Dontrell Piper narrates the audiobook. Ibram X. Kendi is a professor of history and international relations. Additionally, Kendi contributes to The Atlantic and CBS News. He’s the Founding Director of The Antiracist Research & Policy Center. Much thanks to allisonreadsdc on Instagram for bringing this story to our attention.
