Ta-Nehisi Coates: The Water Dancer [CC]

Just how powerful are our memories? This is the central question of The Water Dancer, the first novel from Ta-Nehisi Coates, well-known for his Atlantic essays, and a National Book Award winner for Between the World and Me. The book follows Hiram Walker, a young slave in antebellum Virginia, as he explores the metaphorical and metaphysical boundaries of his world. A remarkable blend of historical fiction and fantasy, evocatively detailed, and constantly thought-provoking, The Water Dancer serves as a profound reminder of Coates’s ongoing proposition: that we must remember and speak of our history in order to understand current challenges. Coates will be joined in conversation by Natalie Moore, South Side bureau reporter at WBEZ.
This program is generously underwritten by the Literature Humanist Producers. This program was recorded on October 2, 2019.
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[@TheSuzberry]

The shortest hour on KZbin. Thank you so much for posting.

[@niecybaby1960]

I love this young man can’t wait to meet him!

[@supadupachris90]

Just finished reading his amazing novel. Keep up the good work Mr. Coates.

[@muhammadtahiradamu5154]

Truly genius

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

I am glad that Ta-Nehisi left the violence out even though it is a very real aspect of slavery and racism. I cant wait to read the book

[@saroyafanniel8932]

Indeed there *is* violence. The forced separation of a child from their mother is the worst kind of violence for anyone to perpetrate.

[@nicolekinzonzi1832]

@@saroyafanniel8932 just goes to show the realities of black people and the others

[@haroldsneed]

White allergies: leave the violence out of slavery when telling the story. If we don't tell the story correct, this generation would think it was ok and that the repercussions have subsided.

[@melvinhhcp3615]

@@haroldsneed Right!

[@niecybaby1960]

The Blue and Purple is good together!

[@madameshuggadrosenbloom1111]

I'm so, so happy to have discovered this writer!!! I must share him with my daughter. (She probably knows about him. It's me who must catch-up)

[@phoebeomalley1457]

I’m listening to The Water Dancer. I already know I want to get the book, to hold it and to read for myself Ta-Nehisi Coates words. I’m new to Mr Coates work, thank you for this interview with him.

[@KHEMBARaify]

Thank you Coates

[@growden100]

Lord of the Rings! Yeah. Wonderful interview. Love him

[@Dream-bebe]

I want to read the book.

[@niecybaby1960]

He need to start having these forums where Everyone has read the book! I hate it when you have to tip toe around the topic! Don’t come or be ready for the spoiler! Period!

[@TheLilly]

Periodt 💯

[@lmmayberry3703]

I haven't read all his works yet but wouldn't miss an opportunity to be in the audience.

[@64slugirl]

Check out more recent interview (7 months ago) on "Politics and Prose " channel (KZbin).

[@jenniferhizzy6591]

Trauma

[@lmmayberry3703]

I promised myself never to watch another slave movie (til they told the truth). This book as a Spike Lee joint I will. I also read it to fast but it's hard not to. the flow is fervent and obvious.

[@layiodube8458]

May GOD take vengeance on these wicked people for ever, GOD must reduce their numbers for ever! Amen!!!

[@norbertdetrick6986]

The maniacal gauge wessely apologise because deodorant externally change despite a royal red. jumbled, quarrelsome heat

[@niecybaby1960]

Does her thighs have to be out? I mean he’s not showing anything why does she need to! Men fully dressed Women half naked most times!

[@ravipeiris4388]

She does have nice legs and heels though

[@growden100]

The interview/info is so fascinating I didn't notice her thigh.

[@gcrav]

She's not worried. Why should you be?

[@Jacquestea1]

niecybaby1960 thank you for noticing

[@Jacquestea1]

How women specialize themselves

[@veronicacobb3036]

Please ask the moderator to view this video. Ask her what was the true message relayed here? And why? We have to be so careful what our intent is.

[@banteamlakmokonnen1129]

Veronica Cobb Please explain your skepticism.

[@veronicacobb3036]

@@banteamlakmokonnen1129 I was offended by the choice of attire chosen. This event wasn't about sexuality, they weren't in a night club or a lounge therefore a woman showing bare leg up the thigh is inappropriate to the guest and the audiance, me included. So I ask again, what was the intent? Did she not realize her dress fell open? I wasn't looking for it and noticed. And I'm sure the married man sitting across from her noticed as well. We really have to do better. I may be a prude but I just believe our people should not buy into "sex sells".

[@veronicacobb3036]

@Eber Yahuan No. I am a black women feeling disgusted by the constant oversexualization of women in public places and spaces. I don't appreciate women or men using their bodies or lack of appropriate apparel to communicate especially in western media. In America our men and women are viewed negatively and this moderator is feeding into this narrative. You would be the fool if you digest western media without question. In fact her inappropriateness on that stage is a contridiction of the message from the book. We need to free ourselves from the traps in western society which includes oversexualizing our women.

[@veronicacobb3036]

@@yjopharaoh2727 I have every right to leave a comment good, bad or indifferent since I clicked the video to view it just like you. AND I also have the right to praise or critique what I viewed.

[@shellidawn]

This message is so profound. Both of these people so bright, it's a shame that anyone is considering what kind of clothes they are wearing. This man is brilliant, and his work is brilliant!!