How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
by Clint Smith
Clint Smith investigates how slavery's history is preserved and discussed at sites across America, prompting reflection on memory and legacy.
About This Book
How the Word Is Passed examines the ways slavery is remembered and interpreted at landmarks and institutions throughout the United States.
The book draws on visits to plantations, prisons, cemeteries, and museums to consider how narratives of slavery are presented to the public.
Through conversations with historians, descendants, and visitors, it highlights the ongoing impact of slavery on American society.
The work encourages reflection on historical memory and the importance of confronting difficult aspects of the national past.
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