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Biography: Ta-Nehisi Coates is known for his work as an author and journalist add... more Biography: Ta-Nehisi Coates is known for his work as an author and journalist addressing African American culture and history. His acclaimed books, such as "Between the World and Me," and his articles for The Atlantic have sparked national conversations on race, identity, and social justice. Coates has also written for Marvel Comics, including "Black Panther." less
"[...] We have made the world a lie.""Our challenge is to recognize that there is no 'them.'""We are captured by a machine that treats you as less than human.""The lesson of our history is that I, too, am America.""It's no small thing to take the risk of writing for a living.""A writer wields the power to thrive on dialogue and reach into the human soul.""The entire narrative of this country argues against the truth of who you are.""The struggle is really complex, but it still continues""But race is the child of racism, not the father""I am not a cynic. I love my country and want to see it live up to its ideals""Never forget that for 250 years black people were born into chains""I would like to be remembered as a thoughtful writer""In America, it is traditional to destroy the black body—it is heritage.""The classroom was a jail of other people’s interests. The library was open, unending, free.""I hope that my work always gets to the heart of what it means to be human.""I believe that the most powerful weapon you can have is the power of conversation."
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