In “The Case for Reparations” Coates talks about the idea of reparations and its importance in the race of America. He argues the point that the nations owe the black population after all the hardship we have put them through. This type of conversation probably will never take place. I think the more aware that the American citizens are about slavery and racism will help to make a better life for all people. One of the differences I see between “The Case for Reparations” & “Between the World and Me” is that in “The Case for Reparations” Coates talks less about himself and more about other black families living in Chicago. He portrays Chicago as a person more than a place. Coates says “In Chicago and across the country, whites looking to achieve
