Happy birthday! Ibram X. Kendi turns 43 today

‘How to Be an Antiracist’ author Ibram X. Kendi is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed activists of his generation.

Popular activist-author Ibram X. Kendi has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kendi, a cultural icon

Born Ibram Henry Rogers in New York on August 13, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kendi's not just a great activist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ibram X. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ibram X. Kendi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Ibram X., you're the best!

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