Kaitlyn Merritt

Communications Student at Elon University

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That's a wrap on Ibram Kendi's virtual presentation! Thank you @ElonCultural for putting on another great event! #STC312

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Dr. Kendi says that he wants to show people that being an "anti-racist" is in everyone's interest. #STC312

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When asked how Dr. Kendi found his passion for racial philosophy, he says that he discovered it through "seeing people suffer" and wanting to help end their suffering. #STC312

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Dr. Kendi says that "Americans want to imagine that we are in a post-racial society even though racial disparities and injustices are all around us." Layne adds that she can see resistance among students on Elon's campus. #STC312

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Dr. Layne asks Dr. Kendi about his opinion on the destruction of Confederate monuments. He responds that these momunments have "no place," as they memorialize white supremacists and slave holders. #STC312

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"It's important to weigh the consequences if we don't resist." - Dr. Ibram X. Kendi #STC312

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*** Dr. Layne

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Dr. Payne and Dr. Kendi are discussing how being an "anti-racist" means that one must take action and challenge systems of oppression. #STC312

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Kendi says that ethno-racism "resurrects" the slave trade and the "genocidal-tendencies" of Nazi Germany. #STC312

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Layne and Kendi discuss the difference between allies and activists. Activists fight for justice, allies do not stand up against injustice. #STC312

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Dr. Payne asks a student question regarding how to transform white guilt into productivity; Kendi says that white people should work to repair the damage that systemic oppression has created. #STC312

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Dr. Ibram discusses his belief that "trans-racial" individuals appropriate blackness for their own benefit and seek to exploit black people, as whites have been doing for centuries. #STC312

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Dr. Ibram says that we are in one of the "ugliest" periods of racism while discussing 21st-century blackface #STC312

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Dr. Payne asks Dr. Kendi on how we can remain vigilant when our tendencies move back and forth? Kendi responds that "having clear and consistent definitions are like manuals that allow us to examine ourselves... definitions allow us to become conscious of our perspective" #STC312

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"There is no in-between justice and injustice" - Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

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Ibram Kendi shares that a study revealed "3/4 of Americans recognized racism as a major issue" in summer 2020 #STC312

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@DrIbram's three steps of a revolution:

1. Awareness
2. Action
3. Transformation

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And we're live! Tune in to Elon's live stream to hear @DrIbram discuss what it means to be an #AntiRacist here: https://t.co/BXEuwM0uvi #STC312

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4/ Learn more about #AntiRacist leader @DrIbram here: https://t.co/H5wNW6ARd3 #STC312

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1/ Ibram X. Kendi's book #AntiRacistBaby introduces #AntiRacism to young readers and adults by providing the necessary language to begin important conversations early-on. #STC312

Get your copy here: https://t.co/KS4t9JEf3j

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3/ Check out The Root 100, a list of the most influential African Americans in 2020, featuring #AntiRacist leader Ibram X. Kendi here: https://t.co/MrY80Octg6