Ta Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates, born on September 30, 1975, is an influential American author and journalist. He gained widespread acclaim for his book "Between the World and Me" (2015), which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Coates has been a national correspondent for The Atlantic, where his articles on cultural, social, and political issues have garnered significant attention. Another notable work includes his 2014 article "The Case for Reparations," which sparked a national conversation on the subject. Additionally, Coates has made a mark in the realm of comic books, writing for Marvel’s "Black Panther" series starting in 2016. Coates is also a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, awarded in 2015.