A Drop of Midnight: A Memoir

A Drop of Midnight is a powerful memoir that delves into the complexities of race, identity, and belonging through the lens of Jason “Timbuktu” Diakité’s personal journey.

Born to interracial parents in Sweden, Jason navigates a delicate cultural and racial divide as he searches for a sense of self.

Through conversations with his parents, personal experiences, and pilgrimages to South Carolina and New York, Jason uncovers the hidden histories of his ancestors—slaves in the antebellum South—and crafts a strong black identity in Sweden.

This memoir is a vibrant, thoughtful reflection on contemporary black cultural concerns, with prose that is nimble, observant, and heartbreakingly incisive.

Don’t miss out on this unflinching look at the trauma of the African diaspora and its enduring impact on generations to come.