Founding director Ibram X. Kendi departs Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research for a new role at Howard University. The center, established in the wake of George Floyd's murder, will close when its contract expires on June 30, 2025.
Ibram X. Kendi , the founding director of Boston University 's Center for Antiracist Research , is leaving to join Howard University . The Boston University Center for Antiracist Research will be closing when its contract expires on June 30, 2025.
Kendi expressed pride in the center's accomplishments, stating, 'Despite all the headwinds we faced as a new organization founded during the pandemic and the intense backlash over critical race theory, I am very proud of all we envisioned, all we created, all we learned, all we achieved—the community we built, the people we helped and inspired.' He will be taking on a new role at Howard University, a historically Black college or university, ranked as the top HBCU in the nation by Forbes.Kendi's departure comes after five successful years at the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. Founded in the wake of George Floyd's murder, the center gained momentum amidst a surge in activism and interest in racial justice. It made significant contributions through initiatives like the COVID Racial Data Tracker, research-based amicus briefs, the Antiracist Tech Initiative, and the development of antiracist courses. The center also launched 'The Emancipator,' an award-winning digital platform, and hosted a national book festival. Boston University highlighted the center's achievements, noting its impact on scholarship, teaching, and policymaking.The university assured the center's 12 staff members that they will be paid through June 30, 2025, and will receive support during their transitions. Boston University expressed gratitude for Kendi's and the center's contributions, wishing Kendi well in his future endeavors. The closure of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research marks the end of an era, but the legacy of its work will undoubtedly continue to influence discussions and initiatives surrounding racial justice
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