{"id":2171644,"date":"2024-02-08T18:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T23:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-walsh-challenges-crt-proponent-ibram-x-kendi-to-live-debate-over-slavery-after-viral-social-media-exchange\/"},"modified":"2024-02-08T18:35:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T23:35:17","slug":"matt-walsh-challenges-crt-proponent-ibram-x-kendi-to-live-debate-over-slavery-after-viral-social-media-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-walsh-challenges-crt-proponent-ibram-x-kendi-to-live-debate-over-slavery-after-viral-social-media-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Walsh challenges Ibram X. Kendi to live debate on slavery after viral social media exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmatt-walsh-challenges-crt-proponent-ibram-x-kendi-to-live-debate-over-slavery-after-viral-social-media-exchange%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2171644&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Daily\u200d Wire Host Challenges &#8220;Anti-Racist&#8221; \u200cActivist to Debate Over Slavery<\/h2>\n<p>Daily Wire host Matt Walsh \u200dhas issued\u2062 a challenge to &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elite-private-school-students-anonymously-accused-school-officials-of-racism-the-school-caved\/\" title=\"Elite Private School Students Anonymously Accused School Officials Of Racism. The School Caved.\">anti-racist<\/a>&#8221; activist Ibram X. Kendi after Kendi criticized Walsh&#8217;s perspective on slavery, calling it &#8220;the ultimate White savior \u200bstatement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kendi \u2064took \u200coffense to Walsh&#8217;s response to a post about slavery, where\u200d Walsh stated, &#8220;Slavery is world\u200b history. White people did not invent it, \u2064and were \u2062not the \u200dfirst\u2064 to practice\u200d it, but were the\u200c first \u200bto abolish it. \u200cThe last \u2064place in the\u200b world to still\u2064 have\u200d legal slavery was Africa. \u2063It wasn&#8217;t fully\u2063 legally abolished on the continent until 1981.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Slavery is \u200bworld history. White people did\u2063 not invent it, and were not the first to practice it, but were the first to abolish\u200b it. The last place in the world to still have \u200clegal\u2064 slavery was Africa. It wasn&#8217;t fully \u2064legally abolished on the continent until 1981. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZfTvdLXydt\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZfTvdLXydt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/1754861562987196517?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Walsh&#8217;s statement received widespread\u2064 support, including from Elon\u2062 Musk, \u200downer of X, who simply replied,\u2063 &#8220;True.&#8221;\u200b With over six million views, Walsh&#8217;s post sparked a significant response, including Kendi,\u2063 who\u200d quote-tweeted \u2063Walsh and labeled it as &#8220;The ultimate White savior\u2064 statement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bresponse to Kendi&#8217;s\u2063 comment, Walsh \u2063offered a live\u200c on-camera \u2063debate, saying, &#8220;Why \u200ddon&#8217;t we have\u2062 a\u2064 conversation live on camera about this issue? You can explain to me in \u200bperson \u200dwhy my statements about\u200d slavery \u2062are wrong. What do you say @ibramxk?&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why don&#8217;t we have a conversation \u2063live on \u200ccamera about this issue? You can explain to me in person why my\u2062 statements about slavery are wrong. What do you say <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ibramxk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ibramxk<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u2063Matt\u2063 Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/1755423531549024571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February\u2062 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As of now, Kendi\u2064 has not publicly responded\u200c to Walsh&#8217;s offer for a debate on camera. Kendi, known for promoting Critical Race Theory, gained prominence after the death\u200d of\u200b George Floyd in 2020. He has\u200b authored books and engaged \u2062in speaking engagements to push his ideas. In 2021, Kendi received a $625,000 grant for \u2064research from \u2063the MacArthur Foundation. However,\u2064 he has faced criticism for his belief that America is \u2063systemically racist and for charging high fees for\u200c speaking engagements.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his work, Kendi started an education center at \u2063Boston University focused on &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-public-university-uva-spent-nearly-541-per-minute-for-ibram-kendi-racial-equity-lecture\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Public University UVA Spent Nearly 1 Per Minute For Ibram Kendi \u2018Racial Equity\u2019 Lecture\">anti-racist research<\/a>.&#8221; However, the center\u2062 faced controversy last \u2062year when\u200d around 20 staffers \u2063were fired, leading\u200b to an inquiry into\u2062 its culture \u2062by the university.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u2062 TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Kendi has faced criticism for \u200chis book &#8220;How\u2063 To Be an Antiracist,&#8221; where he \u200dpromotes the theory that all racial disparities are due to racism. \u200cHe has also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ice-cube-likely-to-meet-with-biden-administration-about-contract-with-black-americans\/\" title=\"Ice Cube Likely To Meet With Biden Administration About \u2018Contract With Black Americans\u2019\">received backlash<\/a>\u2062 for \u200bhis children&#8217;s \u2062picture book, &#8220;Antiracist Baby,&#8221; which introduces\u200d young children to the concept of anti-racism.<\/p>\n<p><em>Leif Le Mahieu and Mairead Elordi contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are \u2063some alternative methods \u2062to a civil and informed \u200ddebate\u200c for challenging someone&#8217;s perspective?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Better way\u2064 to challenge someone&#8217;s perspective than through\u2062 a\u200b civil and informed debate?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This exchange between Walsh\u2062 and Kendi is representative of a \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-presides-over-senate-wearing-short-sleeve-shirt-no-tie-and-shorts\/\" title=\"Fetterman leads Senate in casual attire: short-sleeve shirt, no tie, and shorts.\">larger\u200d conversation surrounding<\/a> the history of slavery. While Walsh emphasized the role of white \u200dpeople in abolishing slavery, \u2062Kendi took issue with what he perceived as a &#8220;White savior&#8221; narrative. It\u200b is important to examine both perspectives\u2062 and\u200c evaluate the historical context in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the \u2064issue.<\/p>\n<p>Slavery is undoubtedly \u2063a part \u200cof\u2062 world history, spanning across various civilizations \u200dand cultures. While\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-choice-to-lead-dojs-civil-rights-division-melanin-endows-blacks-with-greater-mental-physical-and-spiritual-abilities-video\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Choice to Lead DOJ\u2019s Civil Rights Division: \u201cMelanin Endows Blacks with Greater Mental, Physical and Spiritual Abilities\u201d (VIDEO)\">white people<\/a> did \u2063not \u200binvent slavery, they \u200cdid play a crucial role in its eventual abolition. The Atlantic slave trade and the \u200dsubsequent\u200c transatlantic slavery system were perpetrated \u200cpredominantly by Europeans, bringing millions of Africans to the Americas as slaves. It\u2062 was due to the efforts \u2063of\u200b abolitionist movements, primarily led by white individuals,\u200c that\u2063 slavery\u2064 eventually came to an end in many parts of the world.<\/p>\n<p>However, as Kendi rightly pointed out, the narrative of white people as the \u2062sole saviors of slaves can be problematic. It disregards the agency and resistance \u2063of enslaved individuals themselves,\u200c as well as the contributions of black \u2064abolitionists and activists throughout history.\u2064 While white individuals played a significant role in the abolitionist movement, it is\u2064 crucial to acknowledge the broader network of individuals and communities \u200bthat\u2063 fought for freedom \u200dand equality.<\/p>\n<p>The debate between Walsh and Kendi offers an opportunity to delve \u2063deeper into this complex historical issue. By engaging in a respectful \u200band\u200d informed discussion, both parties\u2063 can present their perspectives and provide insight\u2063 into the nuances \u2064of the topic. This would allow for a \u200cmore comprehensive \u2063understanding\u200d of the history of slavery, its impact, and the ongoing \u200cissues related to\u2064 racism and inequality.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2062is essential to approach this debate with\u200b an open mind and a willingness to learn \u2062from\u2062 different viewpoints.\u2063 By engaging in dialogue, we can work towards a more nuanced understanding of history, acknowledging the contributions and struggles of all individuals involved. It is through these conversations that we can foster empathy, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive\u200c and just society.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the challenge issued by Matt Walsh to Ibram X. Kendi presents an opportunity for a fruitful and enlightening debate \u200babout the history of slavery. By engaging in respectful dialogue, both individuals \u200bhave the\u200b ability to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the issue. This exchange serves\u200c as a reminder of the importance\u200d of engaging in civil discourse, acknowledging different perspectives, and continuously striving for knowledge and understanding in the pursuit of a more equitable society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matt Walsh, host of Daily Wire, challenged Ibram X. Kendi to a debate. Kendi criticized Walsh&#8217;s view on slavery as a &#8220;White savior statement.&#8221; This came after Walsh responded to a post stating that slavery is white history and surviving it is black history<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2171645,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/MixCollage-08-Feb-2024-01-31-PM-312-e1707420755545.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2171644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/MixCollage-08-Feb-2024-01-31-PM-312-e1707420755545.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2171644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2171644"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2171644\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2171645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2171644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2171644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2171644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}