The Message

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by Ta-Nehisi Coates · 2024

The Message is a nonfiction book that combines memoir, travelogue, and a writing primer. Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on visits to Dakar, Senegal; Chapin, South Carolina; and Israel-Palestine, including the West Bank and East Jerusalem, examining how place, history, race, and political narratives shape writing and understanding.

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10% Happier with Dan Harris
Buddhist practice turns news anxiety into ethical action
The conversation addresses how to stay informed and politically engaged without surrendering attention, compassion, or emotional stability to relentless news cycles.
Oct 2, 2026 · 35 min

1 episode featuring The Message

Buddhist practice turns news anxiety into ethical action