From slavery to today: The Black women who shaped America
Summary
Sasha Bonét’s memoir "The Waterbearers" tells the story of three generations of Black women in her family, from slavery times to the present. The book explores how history, racism, and family experiences affect these women’s lives and shows their strength and resilience.Key Facts
- The memoir traces the lives of Bonét’s grandmother, mother, and herself.
- Her grandmother Betty Jean was the daughter of enslaved people in Louisiana and raised eleven children.
- Her mother Connie worked to build a middle-class life in mostly white Houston.
- Sasha Bonét raises her daughter Sofia in New York.
- The book discusses how trauma and strength pass through generations.
- Bonét connects her family story to other Black women who challenged social roles, like artist Camille Billops and civil rights activist Recy Taylor.
- The memoir is available in English and French.
- Sasha Bonét spoke about the book at Paris's Festival America.
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