Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent for the Atlantic and the author of The Beautiful Struggle, a memoir that explores Coates’s relationship with his father Paul Coates. In 2014, he won the George Polk Award in Journalism and, in 2015, he won the MacArthur "Genius Grant."
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
The 2015 National Book Award Winner is a deep look at being black in America today
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Between the World and Me (2015) is an open letter to the author’s 15-year-old son about the realities that Black men face in America. Filled with personal anecdotes about the author’s personal development and experiences with racism, his letter tries to prepare young Black people for the world that awaits them.
We Were Eight Years in Power (2017) reflects on President Barack Obama’s two terms in power and the aftermath of the first Black presidency. These blinks take a candid look at racism and white supremacy throughout American history.
The Beautiful Struggle is a memoir by Ta-Nehisi Coates that delves into his upbringing in Baltimore during the 1980s and 1990s. Coates reflects on the challenges he faced as a young black man and the influence of his father, a former Black Panther, in shaping his identity. It is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of race, family, and the pursuit of education.
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a powerful novel that blends historical fiction with elements of magical realism. Set in the pre-Civil War era, it tells the story of Hiram Walker, a young enslaved man who discovers he has a mysterious power. As he grapples with his own abilities and the brutal reality of slavery, Hiram embarks on a journey towards freedom and self-discovery.
