tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post2111266142060712768..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: #Friday Reads : Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17798228762530150652017-05-16T09:50:37.372-06:002017-05-16T09:50:37.372-06:00This sounds fascinating, and deals with a subject ...This sounds fascinating, and deals with a subject close to my heart. It is not easy to walk the race line, and to respect the boundaries while supporting the efforts so many are engaging in to make change. I believe the children and I will be reading this book in the near future. Thank you for sharing your insights concerning it.Khadijah Lacinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355128695081775758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28167628667318909532017-05-13T20:13:44.686-06:002017-05-13T20:13:44.686-06:00We can't let the all the progress we have made...We can't let the all the progress we have made backslide. The trend is troubling to say the least. I have to believe there are more of us who care than those who don't. We just have to be more active than passive. Otherwise, we are no better than those we label enemy.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-41136959644663841332017-05-12T10:34:48.860-06:002017-05-12T10:34:48.860-06:00I also agree, Maryann.
I also agree, Maryann.<br />Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-3345611155186584162017-05-12T10:01:49.523-06:002017-05-12T10:01:49.523-06:00Absolutely!Absolutely!Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-5843619085543992222017-05-12T09:43:16.300-06:002017-05-12T09:43:16.300-06:00His book is a good starting point for discussion, ...His book is a good starting point for discussion, that's for sure, Linda, but we need more prominent Whites to take the rest of the White Power to task. We have smiled and nodded and let them have their way for too long. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67507435234069604052017-05-12T09:40:41.458-06:002017-05-12T09:40:41.458-06:00I have not seen Coates on TV, but I am sure he is ...I have not seen Coates on TV, but I am sure he is great. He is so centered and articulate in the book, I'm sure he is a great interview subject.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-24968326921548129802017-05-12T07:05:12.525-06:002017-05-12T07:05:12.525-06:00Not only is this an excellent review, Maryann, it ...Not only is this an excellent review, Maryann, it couldn't be more timely. Racial inequality is one of the major issues tearing our society apart. A voice of reason that points toward a way forward that dignifies all people is a welcome change from the violence and discontent rocking our streets and campuses today. Kudos to Mr. Coates for his visionary book and to you for the review that brings it to our attention.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-29729363160607916262017-05-12T05:49:13.254-06:002017-05-12T05:49:13.254-06:00I always enjoy when Coates is on TV, usually on Ch...I always enjoy when Coates is on TV, usually on Chris Hayes's show on MSNBC. He's a commanding presence, and his views are always grounded in logic and sanity. Great book review, Maryann.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.com