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How the Word Is Passed

by Clint Smith

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How the Word Is Passed

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How the Word Is Passed is a narrative non-fiction examination of American history through the lens of slavery and its lasting legacy. Clint Smith investigates specific historical sites and institutions to explore how the United States has—or hasn't—reckoned with this foundational chapter of its past.

How the Word Is Passed is a non-fiction work by Clint Smith that examines the United States through the lens of its history as a slaveholding nation. The book takes a contemporary perspective, exploring how the legacy of slavery is embedded in American places, institutions, and culture. Smith structures his investigation around visits to specific sites, using them as entry points to examine how the country has—or has not—confronted this aspect of its past.

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How the Word Is Passed is a narrative non-fiction examination of American history through the lens of slavery and its lasting legacy. Clint Smith investigates specific historical sites and institutions to explore how the United States has—or hasn't—reckoned with this foundational chapter of its past.
Who is it for?
It's aimed at general adult readers interested in American history, memory, and race, and will appeal to those engaging with public conversations about how nations reckon with historical injustice.
What are the main themes?
The main themes include the long-term legacy of slavery in contemporary America, historical memory and how it's preserved or obscured in public spaces, and the ways institutions and culture reflect—or fail to reflect—reckoning with the past.
Who wrote it?
Clint Smith is a writer and journalist who examines American history and culture, particularly as it relates to race and historical injustice.
What format or source is it?
It's a non-fiction book written in a narrative style that blends reported observation with historical context.
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The book explores the United States through its history as a slaveholding nation, examining how the legacy of slavery is embedded in American places, institutions, and culture. Smith uses visits to specific sites as entry points to investigate how the country has confronted (or failed to confront) this aspect of its history.

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