Where Do We Go From Here? A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Where Do We Go From Here?

A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates on Race and American Democracy

The Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America presents a public conversation with award-winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates on race and American democracy. Held the day after the nation's election, Coates will reflect on where he sees the country heading and offer his analysis of these historically significant midterm elections.

The evening will open with remarks from Rutgers University-Newark Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson and School of Arts and Sciences Dean Jacqueline Mattis. Coates will then read from his work before joining Sheila Oliver Center Director and Rutgers-Newark Professor James Jones for a moderated conversation, followed by audience Q&A.

Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of The Message, We Were Eight Years in Power, The Water Dancer, and Between the World and Me, winner of the 2015 National Book Award. An internationally renowned voice on race, representation and democracy, he is the recipient of a National Magazine Award and a MacArthur Fellowship, and currently holds the Sterling Brown endowed chair in the English department at Howard University.

Speakers

• Ta-Nehisi Coates — Author, Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Howard University (Featured Speaker)
• Dr. James R. Jones — Director, Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America (Host & Moderator)
• Dr. Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson — Chancellor, Rutgers University–Newark
• Dr. Jacqueline Mattis — Dean, School of Arts and Sciences–Newark

Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Please arrive early; every attendee will go through a metal detector security screening.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Parking will be available here: Lot 506, Essex Street, Newark, NJ