Loyola University Chicago's Center for Urban Research and Learning to Host The Atlantic Correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates

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Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Urban Research and Learning to Host
The Atlantic Correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates
Coates Will Discuss Popular Article, “The Case for Reparations”

What:
Ta-Nehisi Coates, national correspondent for The Atlantic, will speak at Loyola University Chicago about his cover article “The Case for Reparations,” which was published last fall and earned Coates a 2014 George Polk Award for Commentary. The article highlights the enduring legacy of slavery and racism against African-Americans in today’s society and received international attention.

A panel discussion will follow and feature Coates alongside:

Billy Lamar Brooks Sr., director of YouthLAB@1512 program, Better Boys Foundation
Anita Thomas, PhD, associate professor, Loyola University Chicago, School of Education
Juan Parea, JD, professor, Loyola University Chicago, School of Law

The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, but seating is limited.

Who:
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an award-winning national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he writes about culture, politics, and social issues. He is author of the memoir The Beautiful Struggle.

When:
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.

Where:
Loyola University Chicago
Lake Shore Campus
Mundelein Auditorium
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660

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