What does Coates say about the precarious nature of his specifically African American body? What dangers does he cite that threaten the safety of his body? Examine the specific instances in which Coates describes his body, the violence enacted upon it, and his attempts to preserve his body and the bodies of loved ones.
Last week you read “The Paranoid Style of American Policing” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Today we will watch Between the World and Me. Select one of the following questions and respond in two to three paragraphs: The Body: What does Coates say about the precarious nature of his specifically African American body? What dangers does he […]