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Best Of: Ta-Nehisi Coates / John Leguizamo

Fresh Air

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Exploring Language and Identity Through Literature

This chapter discusses Ta-Nehisi Coates' reflections on race and identity from his book 'The Message,' while connecting historical forces like slavery and colonialism to modern experiences. The conversation also highlights Coates' passion for language, exemplified through a poignant analysis of Shakespeare's Macbeth, linking literary beauty to contemporary struggles.

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