The Stained Glass Window

In "The Stained Glass Window," Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Levering Lewis embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover his family's complex past, intertwining their stories with the broader American narrative. Through his exploration of various ancestors, including slaveholding families and those who overcame adversity, Lewis confronts the legacies of slavery and equity in America. His reflections highlight the intertwined nature of kinship and struggle, illuminating voices from history that continue to resonate today.