Clint Smith

Clint Smith is an American writer, poet, and scholar known for his insightful exploration of American history and race. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling nonfiction book 'How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America,' which has received critical acclaim and multiple awards. He has also published poetry collections including 'Counting Descent' and 'Above Ground.'