"The death penalty not only takes away the life of the person strapped to the table - it takes away a little bit of the humanity in each of us."
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Clint Smith is a multifaceted poet, educator, and author whose powerful words resonate with themes of identity, race, and social justice. Born in 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Smith's upbringing was influenced by the rich cultural tapestry of his hometown, which he often reflects upon in his work. A graduate of Harvard University, he gained national recognition for his poignant poetry and thought-provoking essays, which explore the complexities of the American experience. Through his writings and public speaking, Smith has become a vital voice in contemporary literature, inspiring conversations about equity and humanity.
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"School desegregation is associated with higher graduation rates, greater employability, higher earnings, and decreased rates of incarceration."
Clint Smith
"In an effort to create a culture within my classroom where students feel safe sharing the intimacies of their own silences, I have four core principles posted on the board that sits in the front of my class, which every student signs at the beginning of the year: read critically, write consciously, speak clearly, tell your truth."
Clint Smith
"Those who support the death penalty are accepting a practice that is both ineffective and fundamentally flawed."
Clint Smith"One does not read a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks with hopes that it will grant him a career in engineering; he does so because poetry helps him see something in the world that he might not have seen before."
Clint Smith
"My poetry is me trying to reconcile my own life and opportunities I've had with opportunities my students aren't given and how profoundly unfair that is."
Clint Smith