“In light of security considerations surrounding Ta-Nehisi Coates’s planned appearance, Thinkable has made the difficult decision to cancel the Montclair Speaker Series,” the organization said in a statement. No further details were provided.
The event, originally scheduled for Oct. 27 at Lackawanna Station, was part of the Montclair Speaker Series hosted by Thinkable.
“While not the outcome we envisioned, this step allows us to review our approach and ensure future conversations take place in a safe, constructive environment,” the statement continued…