(CNN) Scholar Ibram X. Kendi is quickly becoming a household name. With his 2019 book "How to be an Antiracist" among Amazon's best sellers this week, more good news is coming Kendi's way. The scholar will join the staff at Boston University starting on July 1 and launch the new Center for Antiracist Research at the school. Kendi's famed "How to be an Anti-Racist," which has received renewed attention in recent days. Kendi has long been well known in academic circles for his research surrounding racism and antiracism, notably arguing that everyone must actively be antiracist -- not just "not racist" -- to progress toward racial equality.

Source: CNN June 07, 2020 08:26 UTC