Passing Strange 7 of 20 – King’s Grand Tour of Europe

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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.

Clarence King embarks on a grand tour of Europe, supposedly for business. But as soon as he arrives, he spends much of his time “slumming”, frequenting mixed race clubs and hosting parties for prostitutes. His fame garners him reputation and social standing, as he befriends poets, authors, and the Queen of England.

Episode Credits

  • Melvin Hinton Host
  • Michele Good Technical Director

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