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Baratunde Thurston is a NYT bestselling author, Emmy-nominated host, and a dynamic voice in culture, media, and social impact. Best known for How To Be Black (2012) and his work across television, podcasts, and digital media, Baratunde combines sharp humor with insight on citizenship, technology, and society. He’s hosted PBS’s America Outdoors and created Life with Machines, bringing thoughtful storytelling to diverse audiences. A former Director of Digital at The Onion and co-founder of Cultivated Wit, Baratunde has advised national initiatives, including work with the Obama White House. He received a Social Impact Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards for How To Citizen. Follow his latest projects and thoughts on social platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter/X @baratunde.

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Upcoming tour news includes An Evening with Baratunde Thurston at Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA on November 15, 2025. Tickets are available as a single-date experience, with options for seating noted as great seats in the section you want. For the latest updates, check official artist pages and venues. We’ve got you covered with a straightforward buying process and reliable service.

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  • New York Times bestselling author of How To Be Black (2012).
  • Emmy-nominated host and producer; host of PBS's America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston and creator of Life with Machines.
  • TED speaker described by Brian Williams as “one of the greatest TED talks of all time.”
  • Former Director of Digital at The Onion; co-founder of Cultivated Wit; adviser to the Obama White House.
  • Social Impact Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards for How To Citizen.
  • 2025 tour date: An Evening with Baratunde Thurston at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CA (November 15, 2025).

Upcoming tour news includes An Evening with Baratunde Thurston at Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA on November 15, 2025. Tickets are available as a single-date experience, with options for seating noted as great seats in the section you want. For the latest updates, check official artist pages and venues. We’ve got you covered with a straightforward buying process and reliable service.

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