Pharrell Makes a Harrowing Discovery About His Ancestors | Finding Your Roots

Pharrell Makes a Harrowing Discovery About His Ancestors | Finding Your Roots | Ancestry®

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Producer and Grammy winner Pharrell Williams reflects on the depth of his family ties to enslavement after reading an excerpt from an interview involving his ancestor on Finding Your Roots.
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Pharrell Reacts to Family History in Finding Your Roots | Ancestry
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00:00 Introduction
0:25 Pharrell finds extraordinary family document
1:01 Pharrell reads his 3rd great-aunt’s written words
2:28 Pharrell 3rd great-grandfather’s tragic childhood
2:57 Pharrell’s emotional reaction

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@tiestokygoericprydz3963 Жыл бұрын

Pharrell is not oppressed

@thehillbillygamer2183 Жыл бұрын

They need to get Sean King to do this we'd all be interested in learning who his ancestors were yeah invite Sean King on this show

@thehillbillygamer2183 Жыл бұрын

@@tiestokygoericprydz3963 the ninja invite Sean King to do this we'd all be interested to see who his enslaved ancestors were Sean King

@VOLCAL Жыл бұрын

YALL KNOW WHATS MORE HORRENDOUS????? YALL STILL ON SOMEBODY ELSES LAND AND YET YALL GETTING ALL THIS SYMPATHY????? SAME WITH THIS JOULLLLSS... NONE YALL THE BIGGEST VICTEMS IN THIS COUNTRY....STOP...

@arabiabarboza267 Жыл бұрын

It's shameful

@Ericairline 3 жыл бұрын

Pharrell’s been in his 20’s for 20 years.

@ilovelife3328 3 жыл бұрын

I think his bone structure is what makes him look so young. He has a boyish frame to some extent. It’s crazy how he still has this “teenaged boy” aura to him!

@ajl2232 3 жыл бұрын

True. I was thinking how young he looks.

@13din 3 жыл бұрын

@@ilovelife3328 and his skin

@Rogerthatx10 3 жыл бұрын

2m times this has been written. He looks his age. He has zero facial fat, so nothing to droop.

@tiaraw872 3 жыл бұрын

@@ilovelife3328 and his skin makes him look young

@JERZGIRL201 3 жыл бұрын

This is why it’s so important to write a family book for your children to pass down. Imagine discussing 2020 in our own words, instead of learning about it in a history book, or distorted Instagram clips 100 years later.

@polh6462 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!! Create a personal family history for your descendants. It gives a person so much insight into themselves. Seeing photo's of my ancestors always gives me more insight into them than just knowing their names.

@SuperMuneera 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think Facebook is? People write about their day to day, opinions and deepest thoughts on there.

@10INCHCRUSHER 3 жыл бұрын

My family did and people say they didn't know what they were talking about because it doesn't anywhere follow the narrative being pushed. And my family isn't unique. I did notice that because it was 1857, HG is saying he was automatically born into slavery, and that's not the case for a lot of blacks back then. Sorry, but those are facts.

@JERZGIRL201 3 жыл бұрын

@@10INCHCRUSHER you’re right, that’s not the case with everyone. I believe on a previous episode with Queen Latifah, one of her greats were freed back in the 1700’s, so that automatically made her following family members “free” also. HG is just speaking of this episode with Pharrell. But that’s why that book would be interesting, because it’s specific to YOUR family, and YOUR experiences.

@10INCHCRUSHER 3 жыл бұрын

@@JERZGIRL201 So her peeps were indentured servants. That's a WHole nother history that nobody wants to talk about.

@Ktheblackdiamond 10 ай бұрын

His name is Pharrell and has an ancestor named Farro that he JUST learned about. That is wild!! Wow! Gave me chills.

@AncestryUS 10 ай бұрын

Hi Unicorn Kav, and thanks for stopping by! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying this episode! Thanks for sharing!

@prophetrexlexful8783 22 күн бұрын

the sarcasm is strong in this one ahahhaha

@KSBMOFFICIAL Жыл бұрын

When he said, "I am trying not to be angry and I'm trying not to cry." I felt that in my soul. My sentiments exactly 💯

@LeemLovesArt Жыл бұрын

Why would he try not to be angry ,,, this whole situation deserves anger

Жыл бұрын

@@LeemLovesArtMy anger and resentment is starting to be toxic and stultifying. I have to transform it into something else. I have to forgive for my own sake.

@st20332 Жыл бұрын

@Tené A. Buckner i had someone once say to me, 'if you become the monster you sought to destroy, where is the change?' I think you may want to hear that too :)

@aaroncatolico7550 Жыл бұрын

Exactly, but it's also why content like this only builds HATE for the next generations by dwelling on the past. Just because this happened to your ancestors, doesn't mean that it happened to you, nor was it modern-day 'white people' who ever participated. So, don't HATE modern-day 'white people' just because of such content because you might if you become 'angry' like Pharrell started to feel. You still gotta use LOGIC.

@zacharycrosswait1704 Жыл бұрын

Shut up

@donnamck8324 3 жыл бұрын

“You’re not a machine. What else can you feel?” - Absolutely

@shepglennon8760 3 жыл бұрын

Henry Louis Gates Jr has to be a therapist as well as a genealogist. He said something that I think is really important for men to hear because we don't like to cry. I'm a therapist myself and i was like "yup he would definitely make a good therapist!" I'm crying 😭

@amandathode4540 3 жыл бұрын

I cried when he said that to him. He always seems to know what to say at the right time.

@gregory46236 3 жыл бұрын

That statement really hit me.

@rodrecusadams 3 жыл бұрын

You cute

@akumulight 3 жыл бұрын

@marzouk6270 3 жыл бұрын

To think his great grandma never knew her great grandson would be a famous, rich an respected man in America.

@TheNacerd 3 жыл бұрын

Worse than that, she would never even imagine that

@adrianwright8685 3 жыл бұрын

Most great grandmothers don't get to know what happens to their great grandsons - it's not unusual!

@96DanielWest 3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianwright8685 you've missed the point buddy

@mrrebelbunny5316 3 жыл бұрын

@@adrianwright8685 the point is the slave women wouldn't have even imagined her Great Grandson would get to live a life of luxury

@McYeroc 3 жыл бұрын

Yup well thank God that's all in the past now.

@SunnyIlha Жыл бұрын

He was shook up very intensely. As he read his Aunt's testimony, His soul visibly trembled.

@1972dsrai 9 күн бұрын

That definitely made it more real for him reading the words of his own relative from that era.

@lauriemcmannen 3 ай бұрын

I live in Greenville, NC (tar river) and when he started reading, I ran to my library because I have seen this story! There is a book I purchased last summer on Manteo called "Slave Narratives" from the federal writers project 1936-1938 North Carolina. This story, Pharrell's story, is on page 45. Wow. It's a great and insightful read. I wanted to let people know about the book if they're unaware/wanted to read it!

@joanodom2104 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mamafanniespralines6792 Ай бұрын

When he said Nash county that is usually Rocky Mount N.C. which my family are from

@aliciad8553 2 жыл бұрын

"It's intense, sir. It's intense." Love that fame hasn't removed Pharrell's humbleness and polite manners.

@beverleykorte4460 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you 👍

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad you enjoyed the clip, Alicia!

@aliciad8553 2 жыл бұрын

@@AncestryUS Thank you for allowing these celebrities to share their family's stories. Personal stories, like Pharrell's family, make our country's history all the more personal - even when it isn't our family's story. 🙏

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure to read your kind words of encouragement, Alicia D. ❤️ We're thrilled that you value the history and stories explored in this always interesting show. We hope that you can catch up on full episodes sometime and that you will share your thoughts with us again sometime. Make sure to check out the PBS website to see when and where you can view full episodes www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots and call on our team anytime you need us.🌳

@josefadams647 2 жыл бұрын

10000% awesome comment - so true

@-Bloomingtales 3 жыл бұрын

“I don’t want to cry and I’m trying not to be angry” I felt that and I feel this every day.

@kjw79 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry your community has these deep wounds.

@rosevalerio5863 3 жыл бұрын

It was deep, you should see the whole episode. He really struggled with it & you feel his pain. 😥

@SuperGabetendo777 3 жыл бұрын

@@rosevalerio5863 What's this series called? Ancestry?

@rosevalerio5863 3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperGabetendo777Finding Your Roots and airs Tue nights on PBS...

@SuperGabetendo777 3 жыл бұрын

@@rosevalerio5863 thanks

@michbankhead 6 ай бұрын

To the people that say "it wasn't you." When I hear about the pain my ancestors endured I am always brought to tears. If it doesn't make you emotional there might be something wrong with you

@mariahirano 5 ай бұрын

It is you, us, we carry their DNA we are part of them, we should honor their struggles by living their potential.😢❤

@MissAussieChick84 5 ай бұрын

Man I totally get it. Although I’m from a different history, my family has similar stories & it infuriates me to think about. It’s important for us to remember this history so that we never repeat it. As long as we don’t go forward with hate in our hearts, understanding we can’t blame people now for what happened then, we all will be ok.

@froggybug 5 ай бұрын

Very painful 😭

@NiniEJ 4 ай бұрын

@@mariahirano beautifully stated 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@elainemarra9790 4 ай бұрын

That's right

@fabriannnaa6788 10 ай бұрын

I feel that it’s important to know and understand our ancestors pain and sufferings. So we can be more appreciative and grateful for the life we now have.

@AncestryUS 9 ай бұрын

Completely agree!

@Eyeris625 2 ай бұрын

I agree. No matter how hard and painful, it is important to know.

@mortimersmithsr2522 Ай бұрын

Everyone was slaves, in every country on earth. It was every day life since the start of humanity

@arc7375 Ай бұрын

So strange to see people being proud of “being a victim” - it’s like some sort of obscene fetish. Every country and every people of every race on Earth throughout history have been colonisers, have been colonised, have been slaves, etc.

@1972dsrai 9 күн бұрын

I think thats true whoever you are or wherever you’re from, but understand if you are a black person in the US it will have an even deeper meaning and appreciation if you’re able to trace your heritage. Only black people can say what that must feel like knowing your ancestors were enslaved and brought over unwillingly. I can’t fully understand what that must feel like, but appreciate its something you probably still carry and there must still be some lingering anger as Pharrell hinted at.

@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122 3 жыл бұрын

This man is going to be 50 in 3 years and why does he look like he's still in his 20s??

@thedetour9576 3 жыл бұрын

botox

@TB-oh8zl 3 жыл бұрын

He is beautiful...isn't he.

@oc5939 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful human inside and out.

@Jossette888 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedetour9576 It's genetics...Black don't crack, especially when we have the money to take care of ourselves and lower stress. I look incredibly young and I've never has any plastic surgery. Black people aged 12 years slower than whites. Our skin is thicker and it doesn't wrinkle easily.

@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedetour9576 botox? How come he doesn't look like Dolly Parton and Mickey Rourke? Lol. Try harder hater.

@MissCandy350 3 жыл бұрын

He’s his ancestors wildest dreams ✊🏾

@checkmattee222 3 жыл бұрын

@None nope I'm black and I don't won't to live with the "white man".

@Nia-hy1uy 3 жыл бұрын

Hallelujah

@heartgang7778 3 жыл бұрын

Frfr

@SexPot99 3 жыл бұрын

Sincere kudos. Unfortuntely not very much solace when the rest of us descendants live sub-standard in a country our people built and have been brutalized in, without restitution, nor repair.

@whitexiii3308 3 жыл бұрын

@@checkmattee222 You rocking with segregation?!?!?

@johncollins3046 9 ай бұрын

“ I don’t want to cry and I’m trying not to be angry” - Pharrell Sums up our lives past & present We persevere

@Sommervillle 4 ай бұрын

Just imagine how proud his ancestors would be to see his achievements!

@mikeygoodboi 3 жыл бұрын

His responses got to me. Everyone knows that it happened and THEN you see pictures, dates and hear their words, and all of a sudden you're inside of the story

@fett_420 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think his reaction would be if this was William Ellison that owned them?

@dmitri8117 3 жыл бұрын

@@fett_420 Of course none of us can speak for him but I can imagine it's similarly difficult knowing your ancestors put people through suffering as it is knowing they suffered.

@nocomment2468 2 жыл бұрын

You're inside the story and you think, "How, how could this be?" But it was. It's hard to wrap your mind around a truth that puts your nightmares to shame.

@jkhtravelrn 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I can’t even begin to express my sorrow that people were ever treated as the slaves were. How can one human look into the eyes of another-especially a child-and do what was disgustingly done to these beautiful souls. I’m so sorry…

@jkhtravelrn 2 жыл бұрын

@@nocomment2468 excellent description of what I’m feeling… 💔

@grassfedcharlie 3 жыл бұрын

That’s just TWO generations ago. That so crazy how recent slavery still is. Wow

@reggieoverton4437 3 жыл бұрын

YES, WASN'T TO LONG AGO...

@chandraanjelica5608 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! And thats what our youth are not understanding. My great grandmother was born in to slavery and im only 30 years old. Slavery was literally just yesterday and the effects it has on our family, lineage and existence is just unearthing.

@reggieoverton4437 3 жыл бұрын

Well, technically a generation is only 20years, its only been about 100 or so years if you include neo-slavery & share cropping...

@grassfedcharlie 3 жыл бұрын

@@reggieoverton4437 there’s always that one dickhead, bro.

@mssha1980 3 жыл бұрын

Yes slaves were still alive 2 generations ago. My great grand parents knew former slaves

@theriaults07 6 ай бұрын

Humans are so mean to each other.

@d_mo100 3 жыл бұрын

Pharrell, Pharoah, Farro... so many name similiarites within his family.

@Areyousayingidontknowmyname 3 жыл бұрын

Its interesting how this happens. Like separated twins that marry men with same name and call their kids similar names. I found out when i got to know my family history that the name i chose for my daughter was a name of one of my ancestors. Its a unusual name. DNA has some interesting stories to tell.

@d_mo100 3 жыл бұрын

@Luxe Monreaux It was an observation! Calm down!

@Areyousayingidontknowmyname 3 жыл бұрын

@Luxe Monreaux and the moon landing was faked.

@Natalie-ds3ok 3 жыл бұрын

@Luxe Monreaux what do you mean he doesnt like black women??? His wife is literally mixed Ethiopian and Laotian?? His girlfriend before that is afro Trinidadian??

@TsunayoshiSawada469 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe they did it on purpose?

@messily1456 Жыл бұрын

"You're not a machine. This was horrendous. How else would you feel?" That struck my heart. I'm so grateful for the fullness of emotion. Therein lies understanding.

@ms.chellylumpkins1143 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what does his emotions allow him to understand?

@SonnyMeadows Жыл бұрын

@@ms.chellylumpkins1143 ... let me guess "forgiveness" 🙄

@kodyscot9360 Жыл бұрын

n now pharrell working for the same folks.

@aGwEENapple Жыл бұрын

@@ms.chellylumpkins1143 it's not good to hold in hurt

@brit8802 Жыл бұрын

@@SonnyMeadows maybe you should try it dumbo

@ashraftarabishi2319 2 ай бұрын

Yet, after all of this hardship, this is the guy who gave us the song "Happy".❤

@1972dsrai 9 күн бұрын

Times have changed. His ancestors would be amazingly proud of his achievements.

@peggystreetinfluencer Жыл бұрын

Out of all the interviews in 'Finding Your Roots' this one was the most profound. Beautifully done, honest and sincere. Sending hugs to Pharrell.

@ArynKH 2 жыл бұрын

“I don’t wanna cry, and I’m trying not to be angry.” That is how I feel every time I hear about slavery.

@taniyachulan1439 2 жыл бұрын

@@runningbear6391 their are still children of slaves alive today. It wasn’t that long ago. And it’s effects are still lingering. Do your own research and see for yourself.

@taniyachulan1439 2 жыл бұрын

@@runningbear6391 their in there 80’s & 90’s. We don’t forgot about the Holocaust or war we honor and remember those that have came before us. Why should black people forgot about slavery ? Because it didn’t effect you ? Like I said just do your research ignorance is not something to be proud of.

@WeezerColdplay 2 жыл бұрын

@@runningbear6391 there are people in their 90s that experience Jim Crow.

@zzyyxxo 2 жыл бұрын

Be angry. I am.

@WeezerColdplay 2 жыл бұрын

@@runningbear6391 people said that during jim crow too lol

@elizabethedwards3607 3 жыл бұрын

Pharrell seems like a very humble man, this was very moving.

@skullsmashrz 3 жыл бұрын

He is I’ve met him lmao

@HaileyMarieGrande 3 жыл бұрын

If you notice, all celebrities from Va are extremely humble. It amazes me.

@margretharris9532 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the Oprah interview when he said racism doesn’t exist anymore and that the world was a post racist global society. Only if you’re rich enough to have it!

@emmajeenienozistel1809 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve met him before , he’s extremely soft spoken and really down to earth.

@hunnibunni20 3 жыл бұрын

Naah he said he’s the “new black” and doesn’t identify with blm.

@Andy-vt7sl 8 ай бұрын

3:00 to 3:16 might be the closest I’ll ever come to understanding what it would feel like learning my ancestors were slaves. Such raw and real emotions here on both sides of the conversation. Kudos to both of these men for helping us become more empathetic.

@robreich6881 3 ай бұрын

Everyone on earth probably has an ancestor that was a slave at some point. It was a universal institution across the entire globe. Only one group of people define their entire identity around it (160 years out and counting).

@Mcmilliomay 29 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks to my daughter in middle school she helped me find this channel because of what she was taught today. 👍🏽Good job to the history teachers and homage to all our ancestors

@despotato269 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine going back and telling Pharell’s great-great-great aunt that she would have a great-great-great legendary, essential, phenomenal musician as a nephew. Nobody would have believed her🥲

@angelray8560 2 жыл бұрын

He’s not a legend you’re reaching.

@dirigibility 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelray8560 Pharrell is quite legendary as an artist, especially as a producer. His work has had a great influence on modern music.

@aphextriplet6850 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelray8560 he's produced for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Gloria Estefan, to name a few. He has 13 Grammys. You're sitting on KZfaq commenting nonsense. Incomparable.

@user-bf5ik2sq5e 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. How very proud his family - ancestors, current and descendants ....💌 Season 7 Episode 5 - Pharrell

@venusdourga 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody. It"s true.

@blaekman 3 жыл бұрын

Pharrell looks young but his eyes and his demeanor tell a different story.

@divineselfentity 3 жыл бұрын

Working hard long hours in richness will do that to u. Most perfectionists looks this way.

@zakariaelfadi9759 3 жыл бұрын

what do you mean with his eyes and his demeano?

@yepdodamath 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing.... partying or age..starting to tell on him

@aGwEENapple 3 жыл бұрын

@@zakariaelfadi9759 he's focused and serious maybe. He's crafty and a creator. Always thinking of something.

@byiza9484 3 жыл бұрын

@@zakariaelfadi9759 the eyes age regardless of skin care or cosmetic enhancements. They are the windows to the soul

@sandwormgod4771 5 ай бұрын

No matter what, how utterly fantastic to be able to read your great, great, great, aunts actual words and account of her life.

@AncestryUS 5 ай бұрын

Hi Sandwormgod, thanks for watching. We are happy to see that you enjoyed this video. We hope it inspires you to dive deeper into your family history research.

@EN-ne3hu 2 ай бұрын

And to think, we still have people are out here thinking that this was great.

@Everythingcashmire. 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing my 4th great grandfather was apart of the slave narrative and I got to read his story.. Out of 2300 people I had a relative that was interviewed I am forever thankful..

@please.665 3 жыл бұрын

You are very fortunate.

@samanthamc2921 3 жыл бұрын

Would you share his story?

@mommyshark1124 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@chebbiereadsandknits672 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome that you read his story. I hope the 2,300 people’s ancestors have all been able to hear their stories. Such a small population. Is this stored in a Public space?

@eshowoman 3 жыл бұрын

@@chebbiereadsandknits672 The entire database is on the Library of Congress website.

@AuthorLHollingsworth 3 жыл бұрын

Our ancestors were so strong that I cry just thinking about it. They endured, so that we could live. As a Black Race, we got to treat each other better. This wasnt that long ago. Jesus!

@teresasahli5891 3 жыл бұрын

“They endured so we could live.” amen

@nancycortez1231 3 жыл бұрын

Counting yrs i felt the same way not long ago God 😪

@jessicaaye3738 3 жыл бұрын

💯🙏🏾

@hpa8924 3 жыл бұрын

First thing jesus never existed for Black ok stop this nonsense .

@iaintmadatcha 3 жыл бұрын

Slave movies never show the depth of evils we endured, aligator bait being 1 example read a book called without sanctuary it will blow your mind the ways the Europeans were so creative with their torture techniques this is the stuff they have hidden but its all coming out now

@mickeyj6921 11 ай бұрын

Wow! To have history presented to you from your ancestors in their own words....chilling and amazing at the same time. I would love to be able to have that type of history. It's heartbreaking. How resilint of a people are we to still be here?!

@citizencoy4393 11 ай бұрын

Our ppl were no joke and neither are their descendants! We are still under attack for a reason! Bc we are still a threat!

@DJCayjuynSpyce 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate Ancestry for providing this type of content. I am thankful to hear the words of Pharrell's ancestor and receive a true glimpse into what our people endured. I enjoyed the interviewer understanding Pharrell's feelings and affirming him in that moment. Allowing him to feel all his emotions which is something that is not afforded to many Black people especially Black men.

@AncestryUS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, DJ Cayjuyn Spyce. Dr Gate's jr certainly offers a masterclass in family history and his knowledge and expertise is truly mind blowing. Make sure to check out many more thought provoking stories within our dedicated 'Finding Your Roots' playlist - kzfaq.info/sun/PL0xuz8BBkD4gm8NBVH8ga1elIoAkBjL-q. Enjoy the festive season and please call by and see us again anytime. ☃️🎄🎁

@DJCayjuynSpyce 5 ай бұрын

@@AncestryUS Thank you 😊 I will be sure to check out more of Dr.Gate’s content. I love his interview style.

@AMinnie 3 жыл бұрын

“I don’t wanna cry and I’m trying not be angry.” Wow.

@LolaBugzy85 3 жыл бұрын

As an African I am always happy to see AAs trace their roots. It hurts me to see the pain AAs have gone. We love you in Africa and Africa is your home.

@dodgeplow 3 жыл бұрын

Takes strength and courage

@Xara_K1 3 жыл бұрын

And that's the problem. BP see denial of feelings that they are entitled to, and need to express for their own sanity, as strength. What has happened to BP deserves anger, hate and expression of pain. The important thing is to use those emotions as an impetus to better our conditions, whatever it takes. But we use that emotion to forgive things we really shouldn't.

@MrHammerman97 3 жыл бұрын

@top RAHmen Well said! people must look forward, not victimize themselves from the past. I know for sure their ancestors wouldn't want that.

@Pablo-ig7tx 3 жыл бұрын

It has nothing to do with the subject and i hope it wont be misinterpreted but you are gorgeous

@vs71597 3 жыл бұрын

Henry Louis was great in this video. “You’re not a machine.” Really great, thoughtful responses.

@AncestryUS 3 жыл бұрын

We wholeheartedly agree. Henry is the perfect host with such a deep understanding of the past. Thank you for sharing your own impressions.

@johnnytsunami4186 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that the hosts insistence that Pharrell become emotional, rather than remain logical, did a great disservice to Pharrell and to the viewers. I wanted to see Pharrell's genuine response, not him being goaded into getting angry or being upset, based on what the host deems as an "appropriate" response. Clearly, Pharrell's initial response wasn't "appropriate" enough for the host.

@lisarichardson6253 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I loved hearing him day that. 🙂❤💜

@gaila.9852 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnytsunami4186 That is not at all what happened. Also, "remain logical"? How detached are you?

@nickbusby7018 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnytsunami4186 I agree Thomas. He didn't want to allow Pharrell's logical thinking to come into place. He insisted he wasn't a machine as if he had to become emotional.

@casperskestrel 11 ай бұрын

Pharrell is an inspiration. Look how much he has achieved and how far he has come, despite the bondage and persecution of his ancestors.

@alexmaldonado7971 3 жыл бұрын

3 months later and here I am laughing again 😂. He looks like an old jaden smith. Great to see this. It’s amazing.

@baron6797 3 жыл бұрын

Thought the same! Like if you were looking at Pharrell while tripping on acid, you'd see Jaden!

@felix_five 3 жыл бұрын

Except Pharrell has talent and doesn’t ride on his fathers coattails

@joywilkins64 3 жыл бұрын

No this dude looks the same age....21

@dailyhunter3683 3 жыл бұрын

@@felix_five Ouch! Shots 🔥🔫.

@Introvertsan 3 жыл бұрын

@@felix_five Jaden is talented as well and no one is saying this about other Hollywood families so why are people so mystically concerned when it pertains to the Smith family.

@thomasjones4570 Жыл бұрын

As a black man, I would LOVE to see a show that explores the ancestors of white people enslaved by the North African Berbers (over 400 years of slavery) or any of the White or African ancestors enslaved by Islam (for over 1200 years). You know, so we can all stop pretending that only America had slaves, and only my brothers and sisters were slaves.

@Nikki-fm7ow 3 жыл бұрын

“What kind of people, man? What kind of people...?” I’m in tears.

@Kikigreentea 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeblow1186 Did they became enslaved, and their children, and their children's children? You're being intellectually dishonest if you don't see how the fact that it was so mass (12 million+ on the middle passage), so long (century after century), fairly recent (I know people who knew slaves), and on Western soil (one of the youngest developed countries) makes it a bit different than others? The impact is going to be greater because it was done on a greater scale. "ThErE wErE alWaYs slaves, yOur aNcEsToRs juSt hapPeNeD tO bE aMoNg tHe MoSt ReCeNt" does not make it less impactful. ALL slavery was and is wrong.

@keynesianeconomics4113 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeblow1186 Germany committed the greatest atrocities the world has ever seen, and had eventually crumbled in war, only 80 years ago. Within several decades, Germany had become fully integrated into the world economy and a cornerstone of global institutions, and now enjoys a society rivalling the best in the world. For most of the past millennium, White Europeans have always come out ahead. It's no secret that Argentina and and Uruguay are among the best countries in South America due to their European heritage. Same with Canada in North America, Australia and New Zealand in Oceania, and South Africa (comparatively) in Africa. The world for the past 500 years has been very pro-European and that won't change because of a few hashtags on Twitter. I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's just the way it is.

@Sirdud2SickK 3 жыл бұрын

@@keynesianeconomics4113 There are many great countries of different races, because the race doesn't define the country.

@keynesianeconomics4113 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sirdud2SickK Not the race of a country per se, but the European-style institutional values such as democracy, freedom and equality.

@Sirdud2SickK 3 жыл бұрын

@Aw Flower humanity lends itself to favour greed and selfishness across the board.

@Madmun357 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Gates, what you're doing really matters. It's moving. It's touching. It's important. Your empathy shows. You never show anger, yet, like Pharrell I'd surely have to fight that urge to be. I watch very little television, but I watch Finding Your Roots when I can. Thank you for the work you do. You're a blessing to the American narrative.

@AbsolutelyNOW Ай бұрын

So beautiful , incredible video, made me cry.Could feel the emoyions of Pharrel, I have lot of respect for Pharrel and his music.

@AncestryUS Ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching! We are happy to see that you enjoyed this clip from Finding Your Roots.

@AbsolutelyNOW Ай бұрын

@@AncestryUS welcome 🤗

@phil5301 3 жыл бұрын

And when I hear folks say, “I’m not my ancestors”, sounds crazy to me. Yeah, they’re right. The ancestors were much stronger....💯

@malikastone 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@juanitasmail5259 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always say that !!!

@Xings868 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@TillRapture 3 жыл бұрын

You do know some of our ancestors did provoke God to wrath right? But I do understand what you mean though.

@whisperingwhiskerss4877 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

@sabrinabreaux1727 3 жыл бұрын

My ancestor Felix Haywood was interviewed for the Slave Narratives also .

@angelataylor5241 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm glad you have that record. I would wish that you had a different family story. I know my family story has whites who fought on both sides. That is really awful. It is horrible to think that my ancestors actually owned humans. I was told the myth that "(they) didn't treat their slaves bad!" My family members even said they were loved by their slaves. That is so wrong on so many levels. I have nothing to do with them anymore.

@korie4198 3 жыл бұрын

I love that they are developing such a deep collection of narratives. While in was in University studying education, they were an invaluable resource to supplement the written history. Especially because they show a deeper and sometimes different perspective and adds much more value than other forms of fiction which are generally written more to entertain with less focus on accurate representation.

@lavettacannon3138 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Wow, that’s amazing!!!🙏🏾

@natalierache 3 жыл бұрын

My aunt and ancestor, Carrie Mason, was as well.

@miayahnke5838 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you got that info for your family ❤️

@jennyb7745 Ай бұрын

How shocking for him.Would have loved to hear more about the daily lives of Pharrell 's ancestor Jane,as the detail brings to light just how much they endured.

@lilyrara Ай бұрын

If you pause the video at 0:54 you can read some of it even though incomplete. The violence detailed is horrific.

@usondajohnson5931 Жыл бұрын

I'm just seeing this and it hurts so bad that our people had to go through this inhumane hatred. Each day when I rise I thank my ancestors for being the strong one that helped pave the way. The sacrifices made. You are a strong person and continue to strive forwards to your greatness cause you've got Angels in Heaven that are truly proud of you. Continue to stay blessed young man..

@dee_dee_place 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad there is an actual record of the slaves' experiences. It's one thing to just hear about slavery but to actually hear it in the words of those who personally experienced slavery... that's a whole other level of understanding. This is invaluable!

@michaeltrevino201 2 жыл бұрын

Somewhere on KZfaq there is an audio recording of a few people that were born into slavery. It's crazy/sad to think that we can actually **hear** the voices of slaves.

@elnora1469 2 жыл бұрын

documenting history is so important!

@seansimms8503 2 жыл бұрын

You realize alot of us whose parents were born in the 1930s...were raised by their former slave grandparents?

@dee_dee_place 2 жыл бұрын

@@seansimms8503 Yes, and hopefully you have their stories, handed down from your Grandparents to your Parents to you. My heritage is European & EuroAsian but I only have a small amount of history from 1 of my Grandparents. I know nothing about the other 3.

@seansimms8503 2 жыл бұрын

@@dee_dee_place...yes, my son and granddaughter now live in all places, South Carolina...I told all my kids history is what it is, past actions did shape the present but whatever we do today to this group or that group ain't changing the past, nothing against south Carolina it's just with my Yankee Illinois education, kind of ironic.

@longdragon3 3 жыл бұрын

Pharrell must eat good food because this guy looks like he in his late 20's despite being flippin 47! It's nuts!

@sambanelly4219 3 жыл бұрын

48 this year

@angelnumber2002 3 жыл бұрын

My uncle is like this and eats super clean

@byiza9484 3 жыл бұрын

He looks great!…but 50’s is really when the body starts visibly breakdown

@sambanelly4219 3 жыл бұрын

@@byiza9484 Not for Jay-Z

@Cpernaum 3 жыл бұрын

@@byiza9484 haters gonna hate lol 😁

@warrenitsuks9580 9 ай бұрын

"I am trying not to cry, and also trying not to be angry..." from Pharrell hit different. Like he "knows" those ancestors. We carry a lot down hereditarily such as illnesses, both mental and physical, to looks, to personalities... Just so crazy to realize that this was part of your ancestors path. Intense for sure.

@AncestryUS 9 ай бұрын

Hey Warren. We appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and share your feelings with us. It was a really powerful and thought provoking episode and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with our community today. We hope you will have the chance to watch full episodes of the show sometime and that you will let us know if we can ever lend a hand in advancing your own research.🌳

@timesup6302 4 ай бұрын

It's not that deep

@theeditor1149 10 ай бұрын

How special to be able to read the words of your ancestors, but also tragic to see what they went through, and all for survival, their own and that of their families. And you realise it's because of them and their struggles that you are here.

@folarinosibodu 3 жыл бұрын

3:10 "It's intense sir, its intense." Always gets to me.

@healthyliving4922 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@dry7810 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@KristyLove47 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@brrrogers 2 жыл бұрын

I replayed that so mamy times. His face. :'(

@berta.9912 2 жыл бұрын

Why?

@rachpump 3 жыл бұрын

A lot African Americans have been denied their history. It’s heart breaking, but their stories need to be told.

@j.mancilla8339 3 жыл бұрын

Immigrants share this bond of denied history as well. Many have left everything behind in deprived parts of the world to start a better future for their children. In doing so many of their stories where lost and left behind.

@13pewpew13 3 жыл бұрын

The first step is knowing that you’re most likely an indigenous Native American and not African for hundreds of thousands of years before this land was colonized.

@shycurves82 3 жыл бұрын

@@j.mancilla8339 all lives matters...right?

@kkaybaltimore 3 жыл бұрын

@@j.mancilla8339 NO. THEY DON'T. They have their history

@mikeaskme3530 3 жыл бұрын

@@kkaybaltimore she knows, she is just trying to find some sort of comparison.

@fguanilo27 10 ай бұрын

Wow this is big. To let Pharrell and other celebs to know these things allows us to get into their personal lifes and see how they feel away from their industries. Ty for doing this!

@fendi-bull8167 4 ай бұрын

This shows me why he made No One Ever Really Dies. His ancestors and his people shows that the fight need to continue where equality emerge for the African American people

@aGwEENapple Жыл бұрын

"You're not a machine. This was horrendous" So touching. A lot of our first reactions is to say "I will not cry" .

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. ❤️

@aGwEENapple Жыл бұрын

@@AncestryUS you're very welcome 😄 🌹

@vaf 11 ай бұрын

@Ancestry you are bringing so much closure to many people who didn't even know they needed it. Thankyou so much for giving a voice and a story to those who couldn't speak

@AKO_Always 3 жыл бұрын

Henry Louis Gates is such a profound historian.

@AncestryUS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We agree and are naturally big fans of Dr. Gates ! ❤️

@moniquei.jonesmfa7898 3 жыл бұрын

I so agree with you and very articulate also.✊

@edmey 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, he has chosen to go "commercial" rather than do substantive work - as pointed out by African-American economist Glenn Loury (Brown University).

@damemarthafalker6738 3 жыл бұрын

@@edmey He's spent a life time doing substantive work at Harvard. If at this stage, he wants to reward himself with a little shine in the spotlight, I think Skippy has more than earned that. His record speaks for itself; he has nothing to prove.

@krysdekel 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! He is a phenomenal historian. I am so grateful for the work he's done throughout the years.

@katytarkington7183 Жыл бұрын

His reaction to hearing that his family was born into slavery was very chilling. We have been taught that’s what happened, but for him that’s his family. They are the reason he is here today, and he was so much stronger that I believe I could’ve been with that kind of reality. What a waste of human life, and a disrespect of human life. This is why I tell my students History is so important. We have to look at the mistakes that were made and learn from them. We have to do better, and we have to love better.

@carlossimpson 9 ай бұрын

Then you have people like me, who grow up without having met no one from their family, including their mother, father, literally no one... being treated like slave many times from childhood to teenage times, from racism to bullying, and here I am I've done it just by myself. I did it by always following my heart and helping to make this world a better place for all. God Bless you all.

@Pain53924 7 ай бұрын

No evidence for god though

@djmaxxhtx 3 жыл бұрын

I had a neighbor 100yrs old in the 70’s. Her parents were slaves. She still took the trash to the curb into her 90’s.

@theactualtruth4951 3 жыл бұрын

That's disgusting, no one helped her? Wait if her parents were slaves, was she born into slavery or after they were freed?

@_amyxh3182 3 жыл бұрын

@@theactualtruth4951 slaveey continued. in secret when it “ended”

@BlueRascal54 3 жыл бұрын

The Finding Your Roots episodes that Henry Lewis Gates presents are so very powerful. Pharrell didn't want to cry and tried not to get angry. I cried and got angry for him. What a wicked thing slavery was. What a wicked thing.

@jillmortlock8439 3 жыл бұрын

And all those wicked people professed to be Christian and went to church.

@vitojones5934 3 жыл бұрын

The picture of the owner did Pharrell in

@catonamushroom1019 3 жыл бұрын

@@jillmortlock8439- so true, never forget.

@crjetpilot 3 жыл бұрын

Slavery continues today, whether it’s forced child labor, sex slavery, etc. There’s nothing we can do to right the wrongs of the past (other than examine their stories and learn from them) but there are opportunities to get involved in the present against injustice.

@drinny26 3 жыл бұрын

What was wicked was selling your people into slavery. That’s how it all started.

@sasharabson7829 Жыл бұрын

There’s a phase that’s always stuck with me and it is ‘“you are your ancestors wildest dreams” and it’s true for everyone . Everyone’s existence has been a history of struggle ,life , death and survival.

@electrictorquechannel Жыл бұрын

“You’re not a machine, this was horrendous!” Absolutely love the host

@STEAMLabDenver 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy Pharrell has had so much success. I’m sure his ancestors are smiling down at him. ❤️

@gambinored81 2 жыл бұрын

Yes👏🏾💯

@charlottelinder4868 2 жыл бұрын

Jamie Smith I was thinking the same thing They would be so proud of Pharrell Wow

@kiddgemini2068 2 жыл бұрын

He sold his soul for the white man so i don’t think they would be proud

@efemzyekun900 2 жыл бұрын

@@kiddgemini2068 where you there when he was selling it? Show us your prove....and your own soul is still intact right? Bigot.

@yankee1882 2 жыл бұрын

@@kiddgemini2068 the African Tribe leaders that sold them would disagree.

@garrettsmith8286 2 жыл бұрын

Always loved Pharrell as an artist. There is something calming and soulful about him.

@AncestryUS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for stopping by Garrett, we hope you enjoyed the video!

@McLeod2022 Жыл бұрын

"You're not a machine. This is horrendous"... I LOVE this program. It is THE one TV show I try to structure my time around. I do reserve restraint for the concerns that come with surrendering your genetic fingerprint... but... every damn time this program is on... I watch. We walk through oppression and struggles in its many forms and odd, wild discoveries... secrets hidden and truth lost to time. I think its time to launch and take the chance. My scoundrels are among my angels. LOVE this program.

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

Hi McLeod, thank you for watching! We are glad to see that you enjoyed this video.

@Lene-inBerlin 8 ай бұрын

This broke my heart for Pharrell 😢💔 💔 💔

@nedadjenisijevic8710 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't wanna cry and I'm trying not to be angry" 🥺

@syberdieforlove 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrkingofhaha your name is "MrKingofHaha" and yet you're not funny lol

@lenadublavais4273 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrkingofhaha your so caught in your head you don’t know what empathy is

@kaybee9071 3 жыл бұрын

The pain in his eyes...we can all relate to that!

@patriciamurphy6730 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for reading your aunt Jane's words so beautifully. Your a good man God bless. FYI: I am in tears.

@Faith-ko5eg Жыл бұрын

This broke my heart & made me cry. I can’t imagine how he felt.

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

Hi Faith, thank you for watching!

@AuntieLux 3 жыл бұрын

"you're not a machine" I would have broken TF down right there....

@JennHolt 3 жыл бұрын

I almost wish this had been done off camera, so that he could have had privacy. They could still share the story, but allow him a chance to digest this truth.

@brettbeez 2 жыл бұрын

I think whats even more incredible in this story is...his family went from slaves to celebrity. If they could see him today how much they would be brought to tears from seeing their ancestory in prosperity

@KG-bliss Жыл бұрын

Just unbelievable!! Beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time..... slavery was horrendous.

@triviatrudy Жыл бұрын

So true! So very true!

@alexajackson8227 Жыл бұрын

Celebrity has always been misperceived as prosperity and success. It’s not necessarily the case and certainly not for most.

@brettbeez Жыл бұрын

@@alexajackson8227 i would agree, but i was only speaking on Pharrells ancestry specifically; Not all descendants as a whole.

@unclesam6386 Жыл бұрын

God bless America

@carissabacon7014 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow, this was intense and power. What a beautiful thing to be able to know and hear his ancestors words.

@AncestryUS 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Carissa. We're glad you enjoyed the clip, and hope you've been able to catch reruns of the show on Tuesday evenings on PBS. 😊

@paulhampel8084 Жыл бұрын

This was a great way to share this message.

@itsjustme0123 3 жыл бұрын

This was heartbreaking. To know you are still carrying the name of cruel slave owners, it's just a life altering experience. My heart goes out to Pharrell.

@sandyfields678 2 жыл бұрын

What i dont understand,about names..i would not carry name of slaveowners..i would hav changed it..made up a name ..like brown..it would b brownlee or something..dna can help trace family now..oprah had it done yrs ago,named countries of her heritage...

@sandyfields678 2 жыл бұрын

Also,how do people on slave ships be identified that drowned at sea by storms etc...is there a record of sales in africa..or better yet stories..??.

@randylinkert2615 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Heather, how are you doing. I was in the comment section and I came across yours I was thrilled to say Hello

@ljc3484 2 жыл бұрын

You can always change your name.

@RighteousFiyah 2 жыл бұрын

I changed mine. It was about $700, but it was worth it

@asmrmamaass6158 3 жыл бұрын

Cry if u need too ! It’s ok scream if u need too ! Let’s just makes sure history don’t repeat it’s self

@blacksnow869 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@angelataylor5241 3 жыл бұрын

Horrifyingly, many republicans want to make people be slaves again.

@susansmith493 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelataylor5241 No, they do not. Flat out lie used to control. Remember, the slave owners were democrats.

@kendgabe822 3 жыл бұрын

Whhhaaaaattt???? You THAT gullible? Naive? Or you a troll??

@skr8674 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelataylor5241 oh stop.

@kellygrubbs915 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely heart wrenching.

@mscandys549 4 ай бұрын

Being on this site for the first time and seen this story has encouraged me to subscribe to this channel.

@AncestryUS 4 ай бұрын

Oh that is wonderful to hear, MsCandy! We wish you all the success in your research!

@LisaApril Жыл бұрын

Cry and be angry. There’s nothing wrong with feelings. My grandmother told me stories of her life and I never cried when she was alive, but after she died I cried a lot about how she suffered. I did feel angry on her behalf but more than anything I felt sorrow.

@2mac_mini952 10 ай бұрын

Bro was trynna force some tears to gain some sympathy and pity LOL

@RahAsia-yd2cr 10 ай бұрын

Don't be silly. If whites can cry about the holocaust

@mshoney9301 9 ай бұрын

@@2mac_mini952 like you're spamming this comment for attention? lol

@lhl9010 7 ай бұрын

almost all people had it far worse than people today do,m but the homeless of today with no food to eat or place to sleep will have their history to leave.

@eXtremeFX2010 2 жыл бұрын

He said it. "What It Means To Be African American" Something many do not get the history behind. You may move on... but the history of it, cannot be erased. We continue to learn.

@killtheZOG 2 жыл бұрын

The whole basis of modern society is built off of all different kinds of slavery, how was Rome built? How were the pyramids built? Etc. May I remind you there are slaves of all races still enslaved today. You’re literally fine. Shut up.

@eXtremeFX2010 2 жыл бұрын

@@killtheZOG "Shut Up" Reported To KZfaq. Have a nice day.

@q_q123 2 жыл бұрын

@@killtheZOG edgy kid

@turiguliano416 Жыл бұрын

Why do African Americans act as if their history begins with Trans Atlantic Slavery? Why not look at where you really are from before it happened, and that history and culture before it was robbed and stolen. There lays the real treasure, gems, and heritage, and culture. Slavery was an interruption to the history, not the story, why always focus on the one-page interruption instead of the whole book? His family history is not the story of slaves. That's one paragraph in a whole book so why stop and start there? A DNA test will tell you exactly the answers, and the place it says you are from is your real culture, story, roots, and identity, and this applies to Caribean people too.

@killtheZOG Жыл бұрын

@@turiguliano416 because they love to have something to complain about

@fujitafunk Жыл бұрын

I loved his reactions, so human and caring. 😢 Pharrell is an amazing musician and I'm sure his ancestors stand right beside his achievements, just as he is proud of them for being so strong.

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

We are happy to see that you enjoyed this video! Thank you for watching.

@syngen462 Жыл бұрын

It is a great testament to a country where people went to war and died to end slavery and now Pharrell has the freedom and opportunities to become famous and wealthy.

@tonymckinney1355 3 жыл бұрын

"What kind of people?" The spirit of those kind of people are still among us.

@grassfedcharlie 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that crazy ?! Zero evolvement.

@sheilahsutton3516 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever doesn't get healed gets passed down.

@chandraanjelica5608 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kennadowning 3 жыл бұрын

Powerful comment

@catonamushroom1019 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, too true!

@Risingofthephoenixxx 3 жыл бұрын

"It's intense sir it's intense" Angry yet dignified and still a gentlemen through and through

@pennyscott4474 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story of this gentleman’s ancestors. As a woman with parents born and raised in the South, both my parents picked cotton and worked in the fields. Life was not easy for them. We have so many comforts that they did not have growing up. School house was cold and had a wood burning stove. Outhouses were used with no indoor plumping…I could go on.

@prettyinpinky5937 Жыл бұрын

Are you implying your parents were slaves? 🤔

@swhalum Жыл бұрын

Blah, blah, blah

@acgorrell 6 ай бұрын

It's pretty wild how you see the young man in Pharrell come out when he says "It's intense, Sir."

@Rlbluv12 3 жыл бұрын

This was the first time I have ever seen Pharrell not smiling, and looking like he was about to fight someone. And I understood the anger he was feeling

@xoxxobob61 3 жыл бұрын

Quite the Oxymoron for the man who wrote a song called "Happy" and made us all happy with that to not be smiling.

@Dangic23 3 жыл бұрын

Watch the full episode....gets worse

@DanielUnk 3 жыл бұрын

so u think he should fight the people today who had nothing at all with this history?

@Rlbluv12 3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielUnk No, that’s not what I meant at all. And I’m not going to bother to explain it to you

@anthonygibson1967 Жыл бұрын

The way that Dr. Gates allows Pharrell to experience his feelings while validating them is so powerful man.

@PickleAllergy Жыл бұрын

this is amazing. simply amazing. i would love to be able to go get those ancestors, bring them back and show him what a good guy this man is, and what her determination to carry on has allowed

@AncestryUS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤️

@jocelynborbolla6852 Жыл бұрын

How touched he was hearing his story and how important it is to tell....to think that there are lawmakers who want to edit history in schools. It matters...

@CaptchaNeon 3 жыл бұрын

It’s fascinating to hear his unique name along with his 3 times great aunt’s kids boys names

@Melmac101 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly I was thinking the same thing

@cheezheadz3928 3 жыл бұрын

Names are generally passed down.

@opportunisticobserver 3 жыл бұрын

Young kings!

@kareemjohnson8059 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who peeped that. Ferro,Fenner and Pharrell are eerily similar especially since there are 100+yrs between them.

@tanyaevans1276 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like this was made up as far as his aunt story and the children names. How and why would her Monster oh I mean her master allow her to name them after king's?

@anndejesusnegron326 3 жыл бұрын

Some time after taking the ancestry dna test, man from Nigerian decent contacted me. Turns out he was a distant cousin of mine. It was very painful to realize that some of my ancestors were enslaved in the Caribbean. It's a very bitter pill to swallow, but I try to be grateful because they were the survivors and I would not be here if they didn't survive.

@randylinkert2615 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ann, how are you doing. I was in the comment section and I came across yours I was thrilled to say Hello

@shanellemoore2414 2 жыл бұрын

Hey maybe we are related alot of Nigerians were brought to Barbados.

@anndejesusnegron326 2 жыл бұрын

@@shanellemoore2414i believe all my carribean brothers/sisters who've been there for at least 200 years are truly my distant cousins.

@hellooutthere8956 2 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't be here either if they had not been made slaves. You ever think Abt tht. I'm not saying you would have been born in the motherland but not born period. Your parents grandparents or others of your ancestors would never have met and hs children.

@anndejesusnegron326 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellooutthere8956 so true. i am grateful for the greater purpose in life that brought me here now, no matter how easy or difficult the circumstances.

@hustlengrind8833 Жыл бұрын

My Great Grandmothers were alive most of my life. Both died at 91 years old. One was born in 1914 and the other 1924. They had a wealth of knowledge about my family from both sides.

@mscandys549 4 ай бұрын

So grateful for this

@madnatty 3 жыл бұрын

“Incidents in the life of a slave girl, written by herself” by Harriet Ann Jacobs is a very illuminating book.

@bebaruiz03 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great book. Her and her brother were amazing

@madnatty 3 жыл бұрын

@@bebaruiz03 I always remember how long she had to hide/live in that attic.

@soblu3 3 жыл бұрын

I own a copy . I think I bought all of the slave narratives

@traceyjackson4162 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I start to shake whenever I hear stories told from the mouth of our ancestors.❤️

@2008MrsKim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was just going to search for her name.

@sinderella23 3 жыл бұрын

His ancestors must be so proud of him! He is doing so much to bring people together and he is reaping what was owed to them. He was chosen.

@PStew262 Жыл бұрын

‘It’s intense sir, it’s intense.” I’m bawling……..

@chadinmich1 5 ай бұрын

I researched my relatives in my father side and found out that my sixth grade grandfather who was of Scottish descent, owned six slaves. He wasn’t rich, but he owned a farm and his slaves were listed as part of his “property”that were left in his will and it named each one of them. That hit me really hard seeing the names of those human beings listed as his property. 😔