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Discovering family roots dating back to slavery
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Tracing one's ancestry can help people understand more about where they came from but in the Black community, that journey sometimes leads to dead ends. NBC News’ Maya Eaglin shares her personal story of uncovering her family roots in Louisiana where she encounters many surprising discoveries.
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