How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
by Clint Smith
Clint Smith visits historic sites to explore how slavery is remembered and taught across America, revealing the diverse ways its legacy is confronted today.
About This Book
How the Word Is Passed examines the ways slavery is commemorated and interpreted at landmarks and institutions throughout the United States.
The book draws on visits to well-known and lesser-known sites to consider how narratives of slavery are presented to the public.
Through observation and conversation, it highlights the varying approaches to historical memory and education.
The work underscores the ongoing influence of slavery's legacy on contemporary American society.
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