Grown Folks' Business tells a continuing story from Security Among Titles where family, mourning, and a quest for knowledge become a poignant exploration in the painful process of uncovering hidden truths. Hannon Washington and his best friend, Joey Parker, want to learn; but are forced to navigate around what the adults in their lives try to shield from them. This desire sprouts from comprehending the lives of two activists who are more than mentors: they are family.
The two battle with the wave of revisionism gripping the nation—a movement that has cycled since the end of the Civil War. As they realize that this personal loss is tied to a much bigger narrative, they struggle to understand these complex forces. They both need to come to terms with their respective places in the ongoing fight to preserve the history that has been silenced.
Although their paths are different, both are driven by a reality that growing up is not just about learning facts—it’s about confronting uncomfortable truths. They must decide whether to accept the version of the world they’ve been given or confront the deeper secrets that history has buried.