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What did America pass down to us and what do we do with it now?
Join me for historical deep dives, cultural archaeology, and family stories that challenge what we thought we knew.
I'm Danielle Romero. M. Ed., and my content is all about exploring the nuances of American identity and unearthing hidden historical narratives. My great grandmother Lola left her heritage behind in Louisiana when she moved to NY in the 1930s. I decided to uncover our family story and begin finding our roots. I'm still on the journey of hidden heritage, genealogy and finding out how our family history fits in the context of community history!
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A lot of you submitted photos and DNA results --thank you! Was thinking about going through these as live streams w/ you. Vote below!
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Yes or no: is Shaun King Black?
America's been asking families that same question for over a hundred years, and making them prove it. leave me your thoughts so I can incorporate them into the script.
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Missed you guys! I was on a trip to NY last week and just got back at midnight. My favorite thing is the NYS museum and their woolly mammoth exhibit--I've been going to it since I was a little girl and it's never changed. I am so excited about all the DNA submissions ya'll gave me---keep posted for those videos soon! xoxo dani
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One of my favorite comments from Friday's video, from @thumbstruck: "Keep establishing the 'cousinhood' of humanity."
I read it like four times. That's it, that's the whole mission in one sentence. we're all so much more connected than the boxes we've been handed. 🖤
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A Melungeon DNA reveal went viral online. We'll look at it this Friday! (plus a fun surprise)
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3 years ago, I traveled to the location of a former plantation where one of my great grandfathers, Noel Coindet, was enslaved. And where he built the bricks to build the now-destroyed house. His emancipation changed our lives. But when I finally saw the actual property location, I was devastated.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/YPoFbAkdgR4?si=hheri...
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I'm featuring viewer DNA reveals on the channel — I'll discuss your results on camera, and it's free!
Fill out the form to get in: forms.gle/ExJzzD3RovtBa6s48
I'll pick a few each round and dig into the real history behind your results. Keep posted!
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Friday's video had a lot of interesting comments. If you havent watched it, click below and be sure to leave me your thoughts in the comments, too! I plan to reply to all of them.
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What's your family's relationship to your family story?
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Friday's video is all about why you don't look like your DNA results (especially if your family is multi-generationally mixed!). Leave me a comment where you will be watching from! I'm in Nashville, Tennessee.
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