Chain of Ideas: An Afternoon with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

ACCESSIBILITY - Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting Accessible Seats. Note: the Carolina Theatre has the original, historic stairs in the balcony. Please take that into consideration when buying balcony tickets. CASHLESS VENUE - the Carolina Theatre services all credit and debit payments only. No cash accepted at the box office or bar. BAG POLICY - We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as soon as possible. Bags are allowed and are subject to search upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment or accommodations.
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is one of the foremost historians in the world and leading antiracist scholars. His books have been translated into multiple languages and republished throughout the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Kendi is Professor of History and the founding director of the Howard University Institute for Advanced Study, an interdisciplinary research enterprise examining global racism. He is author of many highly acclaimed bestsellers including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. He is the author of the international bestseller, How to Be an Antiracist. TIME magazine named Dr. Kendi one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the Genius Grant. Included in the admission price, each attendee will receive a copy of Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age ($35 value).

- Main Box Office: (704) 547-3130
- Administrative Office: (704) 547-3100

- Located at main box office entrance
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Available 1 hour before performance start time
- Tickets can be collected by original purchaser or authorized representative

- Nearby public parking garages
- Street parking available
- Parking rates vary by event
- Some nearby lots offer pre-purchase parking passes
- Recommended to arrive 30-45 minutes early for parking

- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seating available
- Assistive listening devices provided
- Located on multiple levels with elevator access
- Must be reserved in advance through box office

- No outside food or beverages
- Photography/recording typically prohibited during performances
- Mobile phones must be silenced
- Business casual to formal attire recommended
- No large bags or backpacks

- Age restrictions vary by performance
- Children under 5 typically not permitted
- Some family-friendly shows have specific age guidelines
- Booster seats available upon request
- Parental discretion advised for mature content performances