
Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
The Power of Symbolism and Narrative in History
This chapter explores the historical significance of Goree Island and its 'door of no return' in the Atlantic slave trade, highlighting the complexities of myth and narrative. It also addresses the media's representation of marginalized stories, particularly focusing on the Palestinian experience and the challenges of storytelling in mainstream discourse.
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