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Morgan Freeman Learns About His Slave Ancestry
In an episode of the PBS series African American Lives 2 that aired in 2008, the actor uncovers shocking facts about his great-grandmother. Check out our Roots section for advice on exploring your family tree.
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Poet Elizabeth Alexander Explores Family History
Rewind: In an episode of Faces of America that aired on PBS in 2010, the poet talks about her grandfather’s immigration from Jamaica to Harlem, N.Y., and how he influenced his community. To get advice for exploring your family tree, check out our Roots section.
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The Black Bucket List Hits Up Bed-Stuy
The Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood’s “do or die” attitude dates back to the 1830s. Weeksville, a completely self-sufficient black community, was truly “for us, by us.” Check out more of our Black Bucket List content.
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Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
