Harvard University is drawing criticism for its inclusion of "anti-racism resources" for parents, which feature books by authors who have espoused views described as anti-White rhetoric. The resources, available on a university webpage, include works such as Ibram X. Kendi's "How To Be An Anti-Racist" and Robin DiAngelo's "White Fragility."
These books have become focal points of debate regarding their authors' perspectives on race and discrimination. Kendi, in a 2019 book, argued that discrimination is acceptable if it promotes equity, stating, "The only remedy to racist discrimination is antiracist discrimination." He has also commented on "whiteness," suggesting it shapes White people's identities in ways that prevent connection to broader humanity. DiAngelo's "White Fragility" posits that racism is a construct created by and for White people, benefiting them and being wielded by them.
The webpage also recommends other titles, including "Me and White Supremacy" by Layla Saad, "Raising White Kids" by Jennifer Harvey, and "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander. Under a section for "Information for Parents," the site lists resources for teaching children as young as infants "anti-racism," such as Kendi's "Antiracist Baby."
A spokesperson for Harvard told Fox News Digital that the webpage was created by staff over five years ago and is not an official resource of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The page is titled "Anti-Racism Resources" and is located under the "Information for Parents" tab.
The controversy surrounding these resources comes as Harvard has previously dealt with internal issues related to racial commentary. Gregory Davis, the former resident dean of Dunster House at Harvard, was dismissed earlier this year following the unearthing of social media posts made between 2019 and 2024. These posts included commentary on "whiteness" as a potentially self-destructive ideology and remarks critical of the police. Davis also posted in support of rioting and looting as legitimate forms of protest during 2020.
