Following the layoffs, Boston University — where Kendi launched the center in June 2020 — confirmed it received complaints about the organization’s culture and grant management.

Ibram X. Kendi released a statement on his X account regarding the layoff of 15-20 staff workers from his antiracist research center in Boston University.

Kendi said he welcomes Boston University's inquiry into the Center for Antiracist Research, defending his decision to “take the long view” amid news of layoffs and restructuring.

Boston University staffers spoke out against the decision to lay off employees at the Center for Antiracist Research founded under author Ibram X. Kendi. Fox News Media Fox Business ...

Ibram X. Kendi, director of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, stands for a portrait Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Boston.

What should donors learn from Ibram X. Kendi’s problems at Boston University? Earlier this month, the university said an initial inquiry found no issues with how the center managed its finances.

Boston University announced that the center launched less than five years ago will close when its charter expires June 30, while Howard University announced separately that Mr. Kendi will head its ...

Ibram X. Kendi, the scholar of anti-racism who rose to prominence during the social justice movement that swept the nation after the 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, is leaving Boston ...

Activist author Ibram X. Kendi is leaving Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, which will close in June.. Kendi was hired by BU to open the center in 2020 following George Floyd ...

Boston University announced it would be laying off 120 current employees to mitigate financial issues. Here are the reasons ...

Ibram X. Kendi, founder and director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research. After launching the Center in July, Kendi has worked to build out its structure, staff and projects.