Religion and Politics: A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates holds the Sterling Brown Endowed Chair at Howard University in the English department. His bestselling books include The Water Dancer, The Message, and 2015 National Book Award winner, Between the World and Me.
Elizabeth Hinton, Yale Professor of History, African American Studies, and Law, will join Coates on stage for this wide-ranging public conversation. Hinton’s research focuses on the persistence of poverty, racial inequality, and urban violence in the 20th century United States.
Event Schedule, October 16, 2025:
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Graham Chapel on Danforth Campus of WashU
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Reception for all ticketed audience members in Umrath Lounge (Please note Mr. Coates will not be in attendance.)
Doors to Graham Chapel will open at 6 p.m., and we encourage you to arrive early to allow time for walk from parking and bag and ticket checks at the door.
Ticketing: Although this is a free event open to all, seats are limited and tickets will be required to attend the Graham Chapel program and the reception immediately following. Graham Chapel accommodates general admission seating; your ticket does not designate a specific seat. Each order will be limited to four (4) tickets. Please request only the number of tickets you need. If you have questions about the ticket limit, please contact us at rap@wustl.edu or (314) 935-9345.