From the Beginning

Stamped: From the Beginning is an essential and timely book on the history of racist ideas in America. Author Ibram X. Kendi, a professor of African American History at Boston University, has created an exhaustive and comprehensive text that provides an unparalleled look into how racism has been embedded in our country’s foundation. With meticulous research and an engaging writing style, Kendi brings to light many of the uncomfortable truths about our nation’s past and present. The book offers a thorough historical overview of racism from its roots in colonial times through to its modern-day manifestations. From the enslavement of African Americans to Jim Crow laws to white privilege, Stamped: From the Beginning exposes the insidious nature of racism in America with insight and clarity. For anyone looking to understand more about the systemic racism that still plagues our society today, this book is a must-read.