IRB Intro #1

Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote award-winning Between the World and Me as a letter to his son about the reality of being a black citizen in America.  With influence from James Baldwin, Coates uses history as well as personal experience to convey his message. In addition to writing Between the World and Me, Coates often writes about cultural, political, and social issues within America. I chose this book because it was recommended to me by former teachers and friends, and because it will enhance my knowledge. I am eager to learn Coates’s perspective and outlook on the reality of being a black citizen in America.