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The Moth Radio Hour: DNA Doesn’t Lie

The Moth

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Journey to an Ancestral Town and Reflections on Slavery

In this chapter, the speaker visits the town mentioned in their family's records and reflects on the violence associated with the Confederate flag. They explore the landmarks and scenery that their ancestors would have seen, including neglected graves of slaves and their own family's large marble graves. The speaker shares their research journey, acquiring documents related to their family's history, and the emotional impact of holding slave documents.

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