This episode marks the beginning of a new IMKC series called Author Talks, where host Kimberlé Crenshaw sits down with the authors of books banned by anti-CRT legislation. They break down why the featured author’s work is so crucial to an understanding of America's racial history, and why its opponents have labeled the work’s subject matter as forbidden knowledge. 

On this episode, Kim is joined by Ibram X. Kendi, founding Director of Boston University Center for Anti-Racist Research, and the youngest winner of the National Book Award for his non-fiction work Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. They discuss the importance of talking to kids about racism, and unpack the fear-mongering around Kendi’s critically acclaimed books about racism for kids, including Stamped: Racism, Anti-racism, and You, and Stamped (For Kids), both co-authored by Jason Reynolds. These vital books have been challenged or pulled from school libraries across the country. 

To attend the next Author Talk, sign up for updates about the African American Policy Forum’s new book club, called Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers Book Club. Learn about our Reading Circles for kids and adults, Author Talks, and more by clicking here: bit.ly/3On4miA 

This episode features: 

Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books for adults, and five books for children.

Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks).

Produced, mixed and edited by Nicole Edwards. 

Support provided by Kevin Minofu, and the team at the African American Policy Forum.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions 

Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters, @IMKC_podcast

50. Freedom Readers: Why Kids Should Learn About Racism

**TRIGGER WARNING -- THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND SOUNDS OF GUNFIRE. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHILE LISTENING.**

In this episode, the sisters of Atatiana Jefferson, Amber and Ashley Carr, share a portrait of Atatiana’s life. Atatiana was killed by former police officer Aaron Dean in 2019. He is currently on trial.

Host Kimberlé Crenshaw reflects on the Mothers Network and the 8th anniversary of the #SayHerName campaign, which supports Amber, Ashley, and other mothers, sisters, aunts, and loved ones of Black women killed by police. She also reflects on the importance of using an intersectional race and gender lens as we demand police reform.

Join us at the #SayHerName: Reclaiming Our Legacy event, where along with the #SayHerName Mothers Network we are looking forward to celebrating, reflecting and engaging in ritual to center the lives of women, girls, and femmes that should have been.

Link to virtual attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sayhername-8th-anniversary-tickets-470145436657

Read our #SayHerName report: https://www.aapf.org/sayhername

This episode features: 

Amber and Ashley Carr, the sisters of Atatiana Jefferson, and members of the #SayHerName Mothers Network

Find out more about The Atatiana Project https://www.atatianaproject.org/

Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)

Produced by Nicole Edwards 

Mixed by Sean Dunnam

Support provided by Rebecca Scheckman, Kevin Minofu, Aniah Francis, Alex Van Biema, and Alisha Grech

Music by Blue Dot Sessions 

Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters, @IMKC_podcast

51. #SayHerName: I Am My Sister's Keeper

In this episode, host Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by Cheryl Harris, Robin D.G. Kelley, and Janai Nelson. They explain what has been happening with the College Board’s proposed AP African American Studies course, share a close reading of what the revisions are and what they mean, and discuss what we can all do about it. Kimberlé also shares exciting news about the launch of the Freedom to Learn Network, including information on the national day of action happening on May 3rd, 2023.

With: 
Cheryl Harris, the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at UCLA School of Law

Robin D.G. Kelly, the Gary B. Nash Professor of American History at UCLA

Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks) 
Produced by Nicole Edwards, with support from Kristin Penner, Kevin Minofu, Marjorie Bostwick, and Heather Malveaux. Mixing by Sean Dunnam.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions 

Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters, @IMKC_podcast

Resources

Go to www.freedomtolearn.net for more information on the campaign, including resources like social media toolkits, and to access Freedom to Learn TV.

Register here for the Freedom to Learn Rallies and NYC Reception:
https://bit.ly/F2LNYCRally
https://bit.ly/F2LDCRally
https://bit.ly/F2LNYCReception

Find out what people are doing in your area on the Freedom to Learn National Day of Action on May 3rd: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mlNoKD0xvfy372T6tNcm1qDWMdb3GBrTn9hhhAp05pU/edit?usp=sharing 

Sign the Open Letter on Fighting “Anti-Woke” Censorship of Intersectionality and Black Feminism: bit.ly/NoErasure

52. Democracy at Stake - Fighting for the Freedom to Learn

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