Ta-Nehisi Coates
1975
5
Quotes
Biography
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an American author, journalist, and educator known for his works on race relations and his insightful commentary on African American history and culture. Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1975, Coates rose to prominence through his writing in The Atlantic, where he explored issues of systemic racism, white supremacy, and the African American experience in contemporary America. His critically acclaimed books, including 'Between the World and Me' and 'The Water Dancer', have further solidified his reputation as a leading voice on racial justice.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Racism is not merely a simplistic hatred. It is, more often, broad sympathy toward some and broader skepticism toward others.
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Struggle is really not intrinsic to the African-American community. Struggle is intrinsic to the United States.
3
I would not have you descend into your own dream. I would have you be a conscious citizen of this terrible and beautiful world.
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Yesterday I would’ve been giddy with opportunity. Yesterday I would’ve said it couldn’t be done. Yesterday I would’ve believed. But it’s March 31, 2050.
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What I’m suggesting is that authoritarianism rises when we cannot face our racial history. But it also rises when we cannot face our history of gender oppression, or our history of capitalism.