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Coates calls for a reckoning with America's history of racism from "summary" of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates demands that America confront its history of racism head-on. He believes that the country's foundation is built upon the exploitation and oppression of black bodies. Coates argues that this history is not a thing of the past but continues to shape the present reality for black Americans. According to Coates, America's wealth and prosperity were gained through the enslavement of black people and the systemic discrimination that followed. He asserts that the legacy of this exploitation can still be seen in the disparities between black and white communities today. Coates emphasizes that racism is not just a series of isolated incidents but a pervasive and enduring system that benefits some at the expense of others. Coates challenges the notion o...
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