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Ta-Nehisi Coates On Why Books Scare People

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Bridging Generations: The Legacy of Black Writing

This chapter delves into the author's motivations for creating a new book that connects the history and future of Black writing and the freedom struggle. It reflects on honoring ancestors, sharing untold stories, and the challenges of transformation and responsibility in the role of a writer.

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