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Uncovering Family History

Clint's journey to discover his family's past reveals the power of oral histories passed down through generations. Through intimate conversations with his grandparents, he uncovers the lived experiences of Jim Crow era, connecting the present to a not-so-distant past.

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On Being with Krista Tippett
Clint Smith — What We Know in the "Marrow of Our Bones"
Related Questions
- Can trauma from historical events be passed down?
- Why is understanding history important in the context of the episode Isabel Wilkerson — "We all know in our bones that things are harder than they have to be." and the clip Understanding Our Country?