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   How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

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   Clint Smith 

   

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   Clint Smith examines the portrayal of American slavery history by visiting various sites across America, such as Monticello, Whitney Plantation, Angola Prison, and Goree Island. Through different lenses presented in each site chapter, the book offers a unique perspective on the history of slavery, highlighting the strength, resiliency, and legacies of enslaved individuals. Smith's writing style is described as poetic, lyrical, and moving, effectively blending personal experiences with historical research to provide a comprehensive picture of the impact of slavery on American society.
   

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   THE SKY ABOVE THE MISSISSIPPI River stretched out like a song. The river was still in the windless afternoon, its water a yellowish-brown from the sediment it carried across thousands of miles of farm...

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