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Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of several books, including “ Between the World and Me.” He will publish his first novel, “ The Water Dancer,” in September.

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The Mask of Doom
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Ta-Nehisi Coates drives around Los Angeles with the rapper and m.c. Metal Face Doom—formerly Daniel Dumile—of “Operation: Doomsday” fame.