He gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white …

Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Between the World and Me, winner of the 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction. How the stories we tell-and the ones we don’t-shape …

Dec 10, 2025 · Ta-Nehisi Coates (born September 30, 1975, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.) gained a large following for his essays and journalism exploring contemporary race relations in the United States, …

Oct 23, 2024 · Ta-Nehisi Coates is an American writer, journalist, and author known for his work on African American culture, history, and contemporary issues, particularly regarding race and racism in …

Oct 9, 2024 · A contentious interview between "CBS Mornings" anchor Tony Dokoupil and Ta-Nehisi Coates is raising questions about the state of journalism in America. The Sept. 30 interview between …

Coates studied journalism at Howard University for five years, then went on to work as a reporter. His writing gained national attention in 2008 with the publication of his first piece for The Atlantic; in that …

Known for his insightful writings on cultural, social, and political issues, Ta-Nehisi Coates continues to challenge and engage readers.

Jul 7, 2025 · In today's episode, Coates reflects on the 10 year anniversary of Between the World and Me. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about the book's dedication, efforts to ban his work, and the …

Sep 29, 2024 · In “The Message,” Coates grapples with questions about which stories are told, and how, through his visits to Senegal, South Carolina and the West Bank.

Sep 23, 2024 · It was what a President Harris, who would be the first graduate of Howard to occupy the Oval Office, would mean for people like Coates, who were raised to believe that their struggle for …