Coates expressed that visiting Africa was more than a trip; it was a confrontational pilgrimage where he had to face buried emotions related to his ancestry.
His visit to Goree Island forced him to confront the history of his ancestors, feeling a deep emotional connection to the many grandmothers taken into slavery.
In his new book, The Message, Coates reflects on themes of nationalism and belonging, focusing on marginalized identities and the fight against being seen as nothing.
Coates' writings aim to provide context for those who feel dispossessed, articulating the stories created to reclaim identity and resist oppression.
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