Family Split by Race Due to Century-Old Decision

Journalist Susan Saulny explores her family's history, revealing how a decision made a century ago by her Creole great-uncle to move to Chicago and pass as white led to a racial split within her family.

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How a single decision made a century ago split a family in half by race

Pope Leo's Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn't return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.

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Family Split by Race Due to Century-Old Decision

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