Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
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Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America is a 2016 book by Ibram X. Kendi. Kendi, an American author, historian, and activist, argues that racist policies and ideas are deeply embedded in the fabric of American society. The book, which won the National Book Award for nonfiction, traces the history of racist concepts in the United States. Kendi's work posits that racial inequality stems from power and policy, and he advocates for understanding "racist" as a descriptor of actions rather than identity.12
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