there will be discussing clint smith's groundbreaking new book, "how the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across america." in the book, dr. smith recounts his visits to nine sites that memorialize, distort or evade their connections to slavery. from the african-american burial ground national monument in lower manhattan to a confederate memorial chapel to a juneteenth celebration in galveston, texas "how the word is passed" , explores the ways in which america commemorates itself with thorough research and bell like clarity. the new york times praises smith's unapologetically subjective map of american memory as an extraordinary contribution to the way we understand ourselves. i am honored to turn things over to our speakers. the digital podium is yours. min jin: hi! how are you, clint? clint: i am so good. i am so glad to be here. i cannot think of anyway to celebrate what has happened the last 24 hours better than being in conversation with one of my favorite writers. min jin: well, folks, clint is number one on the new york times bestseller list. it is pretty

they will be discussing clint smith groundbreaking new book "how the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across america." indie book dr. smith recounts his visits and nine sites that memorialized his to work. from the african burial ground national monument in lower manhattan to a confederate memorial chapel in petersburg, virginia, two juneteenth celebration in galveston texas how the word is passed explores the ways in which america commemorates itself with thorough research and development clarity. the "new york times" praises his unapologetically subjective map of american memory is an extraordinary contribution to the way we understand ourselves. i am honored to things over to our speakers. the digital podium is yours, clean and min. >> how are you, clint? >> so good. so glad to be here. i can't think of any way to celebrate what's happened the last 24 hours better than being in conversation with one of my favorite writers. >> well, folks, clint number one on the times bestseller list. the incredible and cool. that's going to be come when we build your monumen

mel pepper and on behalf of harvard bookstore i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint smith presenting his new book "how the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across america" . which debuted at number one on the new york times bestseller list and tonight he is in conversation with trent. thank you so much for joining us actually through virtual events liketonight , arbor bookstore continues tobring authors to our community . every week we host events with lynn manwell miranda and a conversation with brandon fleming at nick stone. please check out the event schedule on our website and while you are there you can sign up for our email newsletter for more updates. this evening's discussion will conclude with some time for your questions. if you have a question for our speakers at any time during the talks, press on the q and a button on your screen and we will get through as many as time allows. this event will have closed captioning available depending on the version you are using, you may need to enable captions yourself by clicking on the closed caption

clint smith is the author of the poetry collection counting dissent which one the 2017 literary award for best poetry book from the black caucus of the american library association and was a finalist for annaacp image award . his writing has been published in the new york times, poetry magazine, paris review and others . min jin lee's novel pachinko was a finalist for the national award for fiction, a run up for the literary peace prize, winner of the book club prize and a new york times 10 best books of 2017. lee's debut novel free food for millionaires was a national bestseller and on the top 10 books of the year list for the times of london, npr's freshair and usa today . they will be discussing clint smith's book how history is fast, a reckoning with slavery across america and in the book doctor smith recounts his visits to nine sites that memorialized historic or evade their connection to chattel slavery. some of the african burial grounds, national monuments in lower manhattan to a confederate memorial chapel in petersburg to a juneteenth celebration in galveston texas, how the

mel pepper and on behalf of harvard bookstore i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint smith presenting his new book "how the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across america" . which debuted at number one on the new yk

now, atlantic staff writer clint smith looks at slavery's legacy in america and how it has affected ourtory. host: hi, everyone. welcome and good evening. on behalf of harvard bookstore, i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint

next, clint smith looks at slavery is legacy in america. james patterson the former president president bill clinton discuss their new thriller involving the abduction of the daughter of a former president terrorist. find more information at booktv.org or consult your program guide for full schedule information. >> hi, everyone. welcome and good eating. my name is nell pepper and on behalf of harvard book store i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event clint smith presenting his new

c-span's booktv continues next atlantic staff writer clint smith looks at slavery's legacy in america then bestselling author james patterson and former president bill clinton discussed their new thriller involving the abduction of the daughter of a former us president by terrorists and later economist. embisa. moyo offers an insiders view on how corporate boards operate find more information at book tv.org or consult your program guide for full schedule information. hi everyone, welcome and good evening. my name is nell pepper and on behalf of harvard bookstore. i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint smith presenting his new book how the word is passed a reckoning with the history of slavery across america. which debuted at number one on the new york times bestseller list

let's start with the writer and poet, clint smith, who appeared on the street and to talk about his new book, how the word is passed. i reckoning with a history of slavery across america. after the show, we talked about the deeply personal reasons that dr. clint, to write the book, and as he's also an award winning spawn poet, there was no way i was going to let him go without doing a reading. take a look in orland, there are over 100 schools, road and buildings name for confederate labels. every day, lack children walking to building named after people who never wanted them to be there. every time i return home, i drive on the street name for those. what if one and me and change go straight for 2 miles on gravity, we take a left on jefferson davis. make the 1st right on clayborne translation. those paper to miles on the general slaughtered hundreds of black soldiers were trying to render a less on the press in the confederacy who made the torture of black bodies, the cornerstone of the new nation. the 1st right on the man who permit the head, rebellious place we put on state to spread

mel pepper and on behalf of harvard bookstore i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint smith presenting his new book "how the word is passed: a reon

mel pepper and on behalf of harvard bookstore i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint smith presenting his new book "how the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across america" . which debuted at number one on the new york times bestseller list and tonight he is in conversation with trent. thank you so much for joining us actually through virtual events liketonight , arbor

mel pepper and on behalf of harvard bookstore i am thrilled to introduce this virtual event with clint smith presenting his new book "how the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across america" . which debuted at number one on the new york times bestseller list and tonight he is in conversation with trent. thank you so much for joining us actually through virtual

next, atlantic staff writer clint smith looks at slavery's legacy in america. and then james patterson and bill clinton discuss their new thriller involving the abduction of the daughter of a former u.s. president by terrorists. later, dambisa moyo offers an insider view on how corporate boards operate. find more information on book tv.org or consult your program guide for full schedule information. nell: hi, everyone. welcome and good evening.

next, atlantic staff writer clint smith looks at slavery's legacy in america.nd then james patterson and bill clinton discuss their new thriller involving the abduction of the daughter of a former u.s. president by terrorists. later, dambisa moyo offers an insider view on how corporate boards operate. find more information on book tv.org or consult your program guide for full schedule information.