For that more ennobling narrative, as for much of American history, the fact of black people is a problem.
In his book "We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy," Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on the challenges faced by black Americans throughout history. He emphasizes that the presence of black individuals in America has often been viewed as a troubling reality, complicating the nation's storytelling and identity. Coates argues that this ongoing struggle has shaped the broader narrative of the American experience, revealing deep-seated racial tensions and injustices.
Through this...