Something We Said

Something We Said

by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor

S&S/37 Ink · 2026 · 288 pages

When a student uttered a racial slur in her classroom, Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, comedian Richard Pryor's daughter, found her worlds colliding. This powerful memoir and historical inquiry delves into the complex legacy of the N-word, a word her father famously integrated into his groundbreaking comedy. Pryor weaves together her personal journey, grappling with her own memories and her complicated relationship with her father, with a sharp examination of the word's painful history and its enduring power. It's a profound exploration for anyone interested in race, language, and the indelible mark of iconic figures.

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