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The fear of violence is a constant presence in the lives of black people from "summary" of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Throughout the pages of 'Between the World and Me,' the narrative is saturated with the palpable dread that black individuals experience on a daily basis. This fear is not some distant, abstract notion, but a tangible reality that shapes every decision made, every step taken. It is a shadow that looms over the lives of black people, coloring their interactions, their movements, their very existence. The fear of violence is not a fleeting concern, but an ever-present specter that haunts their every waking moment. As the author delves into his own experiences growing up in a society that devalues black bodies, he paints a vivid picture of the pervasive nature of this fear. From the streets of Baltimore to the halls of prestigious institutions, the threat of violence is an inescapable presence that informs the way black individuals navigate the world. Whether it is the specter of police brutality, the specter of racial profiling, or the specter of systemic oppression, the fear of violence is a constant companion that shapes their lives in profound ways. The author speaks of the way this fear permeates every aspect of black existence, from the way they are taught to move in public ...
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