How the Word Is Passed - by Clint Smith

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

This #1 New York Times bestseller takes readers on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks, revealing the intergenerational story of how slavery has shaped our nation's collective history and ourselves.

From Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Plantation to Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana, this book uncovers the hidden stories that are embedded in the places we drive by on our way to work, visit during holidays like Juneteenth, and even live in, such as downtown Manhattan.

With a transporting narrative and powerful storytelling, How the Word Is Passed is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex and often painful history of America.