Published Sep 12, 2019
[Unedited] Ta-Nehisi Coates with Krista Tippett
Ta-Nehisi Coates delves into the profound influences of Howard University and ancestral reverence on his identity, while challenging America's narrative of racial progress and urging a reappraisal of historical symbols to deepen empathy and understanding.

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