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Ta-Nehisi Coates, born September 30, is alive and well
Original: Growing list of those born or died on September 30 in any year Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (born September 30, 1975) is ALIVE
A running list marking notable people born or died on September 30 across history includes author Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates, born September 30, 1975. The list explicitly notes that Coates is alive and well, distinguishing living figures from historical ones being commemorated on the date. The item highlights how September 30 birthdays and deaths span fields from literature and film to sports and Black history.
Why now: People are sharing notable September 30 birthdays and deaths, with emphasis on confirming that living figures like Coates are still alive.
Evidence
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