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Passing Strange 12 of 20 – The Families of Clarence King and James Todd

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A person in a hat stands facing the Brooklyn Bridge on the cover of Passing Strange by Martha A. Sandweiss. Text describes it as a tale of love and deception across the color line.

Ada gives birth to a daughter, Grace Margaret. King must care for his ailing mother. Ada and James Todd/King’s son, LeRoy falls ill and dies. Ada gives birth to a second daughter during one of Todd/King’s lengthy absences.

Episode Credits

  • Melvin Hinton Host
  • Michele Good Technical Director

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