J. Chester Johnson

DAMAGED HERITAGE: The Elaine Race Massacre and A Story of Reconciliation

A white man's journey of reckoning with his family's ties to the Elaine Race Massacre leads him to seek reconciliation with a descendant of the victims, exploring the complexities of racial healing in America.

J. Chester Johnson's "Damaged Heritage" is a profound exploration of the author's personal journey to uncover and confront the white supremacist roots embedded in his Southern upbringing. The book delves into Johnson's family's connection to the Elaine Race Massacre of 1919, a horrific event where over a hundred African American sharecroppers were killed. Johnson's narrative spans from the massacre to his poignant meeting with Sheila Walker, a descendant of the massacre's victims, nearly a century later. This work is a heartfelt and deeply personal contribution to the literature of white remembrance and a serious reckoning with America's racial past. Written in a popular style, the book is accessible and timely, offering a significant contribution to the ongoing work of racial healing and reconciliation.

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