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

How the Word Is Passed is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the legacy of slavery in America.

This book takes readers on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks, revealing the hidden stories of how slavery has shaped our nation's collective history.

From Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana, author Clint Smith leads readers on a journey through the places that have been hidden in plain sight.

With deep research and transporting prose, Smith illustrates how some of our most essential stories are buried beneath the surface of American history.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex and often painful legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on our society today.