Ta Nehisi Coates Speaks Out Against Israels Segregationist Apartheid Regime After West Bank Visit

As pressure builds for a ceasefire after 27 days of Israel s bombardment of Gaza, author and journalist TaNehisi Coates joins us in a broadcast exclusive interview to discuss his journey to Palestine and Israel and learning about the connection between the struggle of African Americans and Palestinians. The most shocking thing about my time over there was how uncomplicated it actually is, says Coates, who calls segregation in Palestine and Israel There s no way for me, as an African American, to come back and stand before you, to witness segregation and not say anything about Coates acknowledges the suppression of those advocating for Palestinian rights but says this is not new for Black writers and journalists. I have to measure my fear against the misery that I Transcript: Democracy Now is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1, 500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at Mondays to Fridays 89 a. m. ET. Support independent media: Subscribe to our Daily Email Digest: