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Westmoreland Reads - How the Word is Passed

The book for 2023-2024 is How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith

How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith book cover and author photo

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Please bookmark this page and visit often for updated information on programs, reading groups and other materials.

Reading group materials

Discussion Questions by Chapter

General Discussion Questions

Events

  • Historians on History Series - "Black Reformers and the Great Migration to Pittsburgh" presented by Dr. Adam Cilli, Assistant Professor of History at Pitt-Greensburg - March 22 at 11:30am in Cassell Hall 117 on the Pitt-Greensburg campus
  • Historians on History Series - "Disability and the History of American Slavery" presented by Dr. Jenifer Barclay, Associate Professor of History at the University of Buffalo - March 29 at 11:30am in Cassell Hall 117 on the Pitt-Greensburg campus
  • March 20 at 7pm - Virtual event with Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed. Community members were able to attend virtually.
  • Diversity in Teaching workshop - Discussing race in the classroom. Thursday, September 14 from 5:30-7pm in Village Hall 118 on the Pitt-Greensburg campus - This interactive, one-hour workshop will allow educators and social service professionals of all backgrounds to think about how to talk about race - Open to the public
  • Trip to downtown Charlottesville and Monticello - Friday, October 6-Saturday, October 7 - Open to Pitt-Greensburg students
  • Diversity in Teaching workshop - Trauma and its impact on learning. Thursday, October 19 from 5:30-7pm in Village Hall 118 on the Pitt-Greensburg campus - This workshop focuses on the impact of trauma on students and adults in terms of education, work, and relationships - Open to the public
  • Historians on History Series with Dr. Tiana Wilson - Wednesday, November 8 from 11:30am-1pm on Zoom - Open to the public
  • February 10 from 9-11am  - Stories and Crafts for Kids. In Honor of Black History Month and co- sponsored by the Pitt-Greensburg PSEA and the YWCA Westmoreland - Location - 424 N. Main St, Greensburg, PA
  • February 20 at 6pm - Book Discussion event at the YWCA Westmoreland. Call the YWCA at 724-834-9390 for additional information or to register.
  • February 25 at 6pm - Book discussion event at First Presbyterian Church in Greensburg spponsored by PFLAG Greensburg, Westmoreland LGBTQ Interfaith Network, and First Presbyterian Church.