Between the World and Me

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What historical moment does Coates describe as an example of systemic disregard for black lives?

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Hurricane Katrina

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What is Between the World and Me primarily about?

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A father's letter to his son about race in America.

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How does Coates describe the black body in the book?

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As a constant target of violence.

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What does Coates say about the portrayal of black history in schools?

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It is often sanitized and incomplete.

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What is Coates’ view on the role of education in dismantling systemic racism?

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Education must confront uncomfortable truths about history.

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Define systemic racism.

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Systemic racism refers to the policies and practices entrenched in established institutions that harm certain racial groups.

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What is the significance of the title 'Between the World and Me'?

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It reflects the distance and struggle between the author's experiences and the broader societal realities.

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How does Coates view the American Dream?

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He critiques it as being built on the exploitation of black bodies.

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What role does personal narrative play in Coates' writing?

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It serves to illustrate broader social issues and connect personal experiences to systemic problems.

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What does Coates argue about the relationship between race and identity?

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He argues that race is a social construct that deeply influences identity and experience.