Onstage company
Documented collaborators
You've got a guy for insightful, impact-driven talks. Ibram X. Kendi is a renowned nonfiction author, historian, and public intellectual whose work on racism and antiracism guides audiences worldwide. Born August 13, 1982 in Queens, New York (originally Rogers), Kendi’s scholarship blends rigorous history with accessible conversation, making complex ideas approachable for diverse audiences. He rose to prominence with Stamped from the Beginning, which earned the National Book Award in 2016, and he was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship in 2021. A frequent voice in national discourse, Kendi’s work was recognized on Time 100’s Most Influential People list in 2020 and continues to shape public pedagogy today.