Happy birthday! Ibram X. Kendi turns 42 today

‘How to Be an Antiracist’ author Ibram X. Kendi is celebrating his 42nd 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 42nd 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 42.

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

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