The Grimkes

"The Grimkes" offers a compelling reinterpretation of the well-known abolitionist sisters, highlighting the overlooked Black members of their family and their radical expressions of Black womanhood. Renowned historian Kerri K. Greenidge expands the narrative beyond the sisters’ abolitionist legacy to include their Black relatives, revealing a complex web of relationships and identities. This thought-provoking book revises the traditional story, emphasizing the interconnectedness of race, history, and family.