Wrestling With the Historical Record and the Historiography of the Grimké Family.

The text discusses the book "The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family" by Kerri K. Greenidge, which explores the history of the Grimké family, particularly focusing on Sarah and Angelina Grimké, who were abolitionists and women's rights activists. The book also examines the African American members of the Grimké family, such as Archibald and Francis Grimké, who were prominent figures in the Black community and fought for racial justice. However, the text criticizes Greenidge's book for lacking evidence, containing factual errors, and failing to engage with existing scholarship. The author argues that Greenidge's negative portrayal of Sarah and Angelina Grimké is unpersuasive and overlooks their contributions to the abolitionist movement. The text concludes by stating that while studies on the Grimké family from new perspectives are needed, Greenidge's book falls short in providing a compelling reassessment. [Extracted from the article]