The Message from Ta-Nehisi Coates




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ClassGraphic Ta-Nehisi Coates’ New York Times #1 bestselling book The Message (One World, 2024) is couched as a message to the students in his writing study group. He presents three powerful essays about his experiences and reflections after trips to Dakar, Senegal; Columbia, South Carolina; and Palestine. Coates has been acclaimed for his penetrating writings on cultural, social, and political issues, particularly as these relate to African Americans and white supremacy. He has won many awards, including a National Book Award, for his works of nonfiction and fiction. Coates believes that writing is a duty, a means of preserving truth, but he understands that narratives can uphold injustice and yet obscure truth. His conclusions have often been found to be controversial. Come join us as we strive to understand how Coates’ message might apply to us in our turbulent world.

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
TBD

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/22/2026 - 2/12/2026 Weekly - Thu 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBD Constance Karduck  ; Willie Shaw 

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