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Clint Smith, award-winning writer and poet, and Christina Abreu, director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, hosts a conversation at the Lincoln Lecture event Thursday. Smith talked about his book and the history of slavery across America. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Clint Smith talks new book, history of slavery in America

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | September 13, 2024

DeKALB – To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lincoln Lecture series, Clint Smith, award-winning poet and writer, visited NIU for a conversation about the history of slavery in America. NIU partnered with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,...

Clint Smith, award-winning author and poet, poses for a photo. Smith is coming to NIU on Thursday to discuss the history of slavery in America. (Courtesy of Carletta Girma)

Lincoln Lecture Series to feature Clint Smith

By Olivia Zapf, Editor in Chief | September 8, 2024

DeKALB – Clint Smith, award-winning writer and poet, is coming to NIU to discuss the history of slavery in America. The lecture will be centered around his book titled “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America”...