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I watch an interview with the Delaney Sisters for the very first time! Sadie and Bessie Delaney, daughters of a previously enslaved man, have lived through over a century of American history. The Delaney Sisters' perspective on life, their struggles, and triumphs provide a unique lens to view our nation's past and present.
This interview by correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault was broadcast on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer in 1994.
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Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home.
My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana.
Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born.
Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we?