New Date Announced for Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Event

Conversation about 'Chain of Ideas' now set for April 19 in Atlanta

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:00pm

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Due to a snowstorm that delayed travel, an event featuring author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discussing his new book 'Chain of Ideas' has been rescheduled from March 15 to Sunday, April 19 at 6 PM at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta. Kendi will be in conversation with George Yancy, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University.

Why it matters

Kendi's work examining the rise of 'great replacement theory' and its influence on American politics is highly relevant given the ongoing national debate around issues of race, immigration, and the future of democracy.

The details

Tickets for the original March 15 event will be honored for the new April 19 date. If attendees are unable to make the new date, they will still receive a signed first edition of 'Chain of Ideas' that they can pick up or have shipped to them.

  • The event was originally scheduled for March 15 but was postponed due to a snowstorm.
  • The event is now scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at 6 PM.

The players

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Author of the new book 'Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age', which examines the rise of 'great replacement theory' in American politics.

George Yancy

Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University, who will be in conversation with Dr. Kendi.

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The takeaway

This event provides an important opportunity for the Atlanta community to engage with Dr. Kendi's timely and thought-provoking work on the rise of authoritarian ideologies in the US.