The Sacred Place — Daniel Black

A powerful and profound exploration of black pain, suffering, and strength in the segregated South, inspired by the murder of Emmett Till.

In the summer of 1955, fourteen-year-old Clement enters a general store in Money, Mississippi to purchase a soda. Unaware of the dire consequences of defying the rules governing black-white relations in the South, this Chicago native challenges tradition by laying a dime on the counter and turning to depart. Miss Cuthbert, the store attendant, demands that he place the money in her hand, but he refuses, declaring, "I ain't no slave!" and exits with a sense of entitlement unknown to black people at the time. His bold behavior results in his brutal murder, sparking a war in Money that forces the black community to galvanize its strength in pursuit of equality.

In Sacred Place, Daniel Black offers a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the heart of racial injustice and the fight for civil rights. Through vivid prose and compelling characters, Black sheds light on a dark chapter in American history, while celebrating the resilience and determination of the African American spirit in the face of oppression.