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How to Put Ta-Nehisi Coates On Stage: Review of ‘Between the World and Me’

Powerful

Angela Bassett and Common were among the performers bringing the words of Ta-Nehisi Coates to life in the world premiere of ‘Between the World and Me’ at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.

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Shahar Azran Photography Courtesy of the Apollo Theater

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, a critically lauded and award-winning book that was a letter to his son Samori as Samori was turning 15, was powerful enough when just contained between pages.

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