Ta-Nehisi Coates: 'As a Black American, we get used to living under the weight of inequality'

Issued on: 06/11/2025 -
09:14 min

From the show

One of the world's leading authors, known for his work on African Americans and White supremacy, has spoken to FRANCE 24 as his latest book "The Message" has been translated for the first time into French as "Le Message". Ta-Nehisi Coates is known worldwide as a progressive American author, journalist and activist. He told us he just thinks of himself as a nice guy, and that sometimes he wishes he didn't have to get involved in what he does. He spoke to us in Perspective.

BY: Stuart Norval