Anchor finds his Roots

Question

A genealogy story by CNN that will have everyone wanting to find their roots!

The Blackwell genealogy (See link to Story; also on YouTube ) is not for the faint of heart and you might need a tissue box but a truly amazing story of discovery of the trials they over came in this new world from the slave days to present. 

Anyone else seen this amazing story?

Thank you 

See also Gadsden’s Wharf

Comments

Thanks for sharing, Andrew. It was a remarkable story.

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Absolutely 

Answer 1

This was our very own Dr. Shelley Murphy who did the research! amazing as always.

Comments

Absolutely amazing  such an inspiring story! Wow!!

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Here's a link to the one she did for the Today Show. It tells a little more about IAAM which is opening next week

https://www.today.com/video/inside-the-new-international-african-american-museum-183265349987

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Thank you 

Answer 2

I just caught the end of the story today and am waiting to see if they air it again. Apparently the women in his family had to get emancipation TWICE.

Comments

The perfect story for the holiday Juneteenth

Answer 3

What a remarkable story and what inspiring women! Thanks for sharing this!!

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What is so special and a true treasure is their sacrifice hasn’t been lost to history