Books full of lessons from the past and present are being banned across the United States. We're living in a time when history is simultaneously being erased and repeated, so it's crucial to discuss the importance of texts that tell our stories — as well as the stories themselves. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi — author of "How to Be an Antiracist" and "Malcom Lives!" — discusses the role of books in unlearning racism and what influences his decisions as an antiracist scholar. Learn more about Dr. Kendi: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/ More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.