Coleman Hughes facts for kids
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Coleman Hughes
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Coleman Cruz Hughes
February 25, 1996 New Jersey, US
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| Education | Columbia University (BA) Juilliard School (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Writer, podcast host |
| Organization | Quillette 1776 Unites Manhattan Institute for Policy Research |
| Known for | Writing on issues related to race and racism |
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The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America (2024) |
| Awards | Presidential Scholar Forbes 30-under-30 |
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Coleman Cruz Hughes (born February 25, 1996) is an American writer and podcast host. He is known for writing about race and racism. He hosts a podcast called Conversations with Coleman.
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Early Life and Education
Coleman Hughes grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. His family has both African-American and Puerto Rican roots.
He finished high school at Newark Academy. In 2014, he was chosen as a United States Presidential Scholar. This is a special award for top students.
Hughes then went to the Juilliard School to study jazz trombone. He later left Juilliard. He then attended Columbia University, where he earned a degree in philosophy in 2020.
Coleman Hughes's Career
Coleman Hughes is a writer and a podcast host. He shares his ideas on important topics.
Speaking on Reparations
In 2019, Hughes spoke to a U.S. government group. The topic was about paying money, called reparations, for slavery. He argued against paying reparations to all descendants of slaves. He believed it might divide the country more. He suggested that it would be better to focus on current problems. These problems include high rates of people in jail and homicide affecting Black Americans. He thought reparations might be better for Black Americans who lived under Jim Crow laws.
Writing and Podcasts
Hughes writes for many well-known publications. These include Quillette, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He also works with groups like the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. He is a scholar for the 1776 Unites project.
He hosts his own podcast, Conversations with Coleman. On his podcast, he talks with different people about various topics.
TED Talk on Race
In April 2023, Coleman Hughes gave a talk at the annual TED conference. He spoke about the idea of racial color blindness. This means treating everyone as an individual, without focusing on their race. He believes this idea should guide how people act and how public rules are made.
His talk caused some discussion among people at TED. Some thought his message was not quite right. Hughes disagreed, saying that his ideas were supported by facts. In the end, his talk was released along with a discussion. This allowed different viewpoints to be heard.
Coleman Hughes's Views
Hughes has shared his thoughts on several important issues.
Views on Racial Bias
He once believed that police unfairly target unarmed Black people. But after looking at facts, he now thinks that racial bias in deadly shootings is not clear when all factors are considered. He believes it is important to look closely at all the details.
Political and Religious Views
Hughes has voted for Democrats in elections, including Joe Biden in 2020. He has said he dislikes both major political parties.
He does not have a religious belief and does not believe in God.
His Book on Race Politics
In 2024, Hughes wrote a book called The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. In his book, he explains that "colorblindness" does not mean ignoring race. Instead, it means choosing not to use race to treat people differently. It also means not using race as a basis for public rules.
Music and Hobbies
Coleman Hughes started playing the violin when he was three years old. He also enjoys rapping as a hobby. He has released rap songs online using the name COLDXMAN. He even made a music video for one of his songs.
Hughes also plays jazz trombone. He plays with a band that honors the famous jazz musician Charles Mingus. They often play at the Jazz Standard in New York City.
