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The 1921 farm massacre and the horror of America's second slavery

Virginia author, Earl Swift, tells an often forgotten story of a mass killing in 1921 that brought revelations about debt slavery to the public in his new book Hell Put to Shame. He will discuss the book at WAMR's Books & Brews on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Harrisonburg at Pale Fire Brewing at 7pm. WMRA’s Chris Boros spoke with Earl recently about the book.

Chris Boros is WMRA’s Program Director and local host from 10am-4pm Monday-Friday.