Hi Everyone,

For Thursday, please read sections I, II, IV, V, IX, and X from Ta-Nehisi Coates’s “The Case for Reparations,” which you can find here and complete the response letter assignment, which you can find here.

I am going to ask these questions about Coates’s essay so make sure to be prepared to respond (at least write down brief responses to these questions and identify evidence to support your responses): 1) What is his “case” for reparations? 2) What are reparations? 3) Why does he think reparations are necessary? 4) How does he make his case? 5) Does he convince you?

As I mentioned today, since the article is 60 pages long you are not required to print it out and are allowed to bring your tablet/laptop to class on Thursday.

Finally, I am going to be observed on Thursday’s class. Professor Entes, who is observing me, is only observing me NOT YOU. So just be yourselves!