coates talks extensively about his reason(s) for moving to Paris,
a move planned way pre-trump
they are deeply personal and have to do with wanting his son to experience a life where every minute is now enshrouded with racial awareness (i think he touches on this in between the world and me)
also... his wife wanted to live in paris for a few.
i get that and nothing wrong with that.
it means something to him on that level.
for it to mean something to the rest of us...
soon after he moved to Paris he was at Hopkins giving a lecture
and someone asked him about his move.. whether he planned to be engaged with u.s politics or...
at the time he was like nope. moving, taking a break, improving my french etc.
id love to see what work he puts out as a result of that and that includes engaging with the issues in Paris (and specifically the biggest racial issue imo)
he's talked about doing this once or twice
just because I put a different level of what meaningful is, doesnt mean i dont wish the brother the best
neither does it mean i disparage his intentions to take a complete break.