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Ta-Nehisi Coates Attends School Board Meeting After Teacher Told To Stop Teaching His Book

  • Teacher at South Carolina high school was told to stop teaching Coates' book after some students complained.
  • Book discusses racism and made some students feel uncomfortable about being white.
  • Coates attended board meeting to support teacher, with other supporters also present.
  • Board has taken no action on teacher's employment status or policy changes.
  • Incident prompted debate about teaching books that address racism in schools.
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