PBS NewsHour

Ta-Nehisi Coates on discussing racism directly, honestly

Clip: 07/02/2015 | 3m 30s

How should the U.S. address problems of violent policing? As a nation, we may be asking the police to do certain things that they shouldn't, says Ta-Nehisi Coates. The Atlantic correspondent offers his brief but spectacular take on the legacy of white supremacy in America today.

Aired: 07/02/15

Rating: NR

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