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entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Revelation: Descended from a Confederate Soldier"

Actor LeVar Burton was shocked to discover on the PBS show "Finding Your Roots" that he is descended from a White Confederate soldier who fathered a child with an African-American woman born into slavery. The revelation left Burton in disbelief and prompted him to reflect on the complexities of his family history and the legacy of slavery in America. Despite the initial shock, Burton expressed a desire to engage in conversations about this history and embrace all aspects of his ancestry.

via Fox News|
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entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Shocking Ancestral Discovery: Descended from Confederate Soldier

LeVar Burton, while exploring his lineage on "Finding Your Roots," discovered that his great-grandmother's biological father was a white Confederate soldier who fathered a child with a Black woman born into slavery. This revelation has left Burton feeling conflicted, but also opened a pathway for him to engage in conversations about the nation's history and the need for understanding and reconciliation.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#confederate-soldier#entertainment#family-history
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'"

LeVar Burton discovers on "Finding Your Roots" that his great-great-grandmother was raised by a man who was not her biological father, and that he was a white Confederate soldier. Burton expresses shock and conflicting emotions about the discovery, but also sees it as an opportunity to engage in conversations about America's history and racial dynamics.

via NBC News|
#ancestry#confederate-soldier#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'

Actor LeVar Burton discovers on "Finding Your Roots" that his great-great-grandmother was raised by a man who wasn't her biological father, and that the man, James Henry Dixon, served in the Confederate Army. Burton expresses shock and conflicting emotions about this revelation, but also sees it as an opportunity to engage in conversations about America's history and racial dynamics.

via TODAY|
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