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What did America pass down to us — and what do we do with it now?
Join me for historical deep dives, cultural archaeology, and family stories that challenge what we thought we knew.
A good story doesn’t just reveal the past — it reminds us how deeply connected we really are.
I'm Danielle Romero and my content is all about exploring the nuances of American identity and unearthing hidden historical narratives. My great grandmother Lola left her heritage behind in Louisiana when she moved to NY in the 1930s. Last year, I decided to uncover our family story and begin finding our roots. I'm still on the journey of hidden heritage, genealogy and finding out how our family history fits in the context of community history!
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UPDATE:
Thanks for all the kind words over the last few months re: thede@th threats and r@pe threats I was receiving from a particular individual and the stalking issues with others.
I have had an FBI agent working with me and I plan to do an update over at Patreon soon. I still dont feel safe uploading new videos on youtube because there is so much anonymity that folks w/ bad intentions take advantage of. You can join Patreon for free if the cost is an issue! www.patreon.com/NYTN
xo dani
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the podcast is already going and you're missing it! 🎙️
I'm on a break from video! honestly, I'm not ready to show my face on YouTube right now (if you know you know). but I never stopped working. the NYTN podcast drops every Monday on Patreon.
come be part of it. we're in there!
www.patreon.com/NYTN
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Records lie. Let me show you how.
I'm teaching a free live (VIRTUAL) class on February 14th about why your ancestor's race might have changed from one document to another. If you've ever found a record that didn't make sense, this is for you.
I'm excited to be doing something like this outside of YouTube. It's virtual, you get a worksheet, and there's a Q&A at the end.
Sat. Feb 14 /// 11 AM EST
Grab your spot: newyorkfamilyhistory.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/ne…
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Thank you everyone for all your comments on my final video here. I took everyone's good advice and filed a report with the FBI about the de@th and r@pe threats from one of the men already and I am currently gathering other evidence (phone calls, voicemails, etc) on the other to submit.
This has been totally uncharted territory for me, but your love and support filled my heart with hope. There are more good people than bad in the world, and I'm very blessed. Thank you again. xoxo Dani
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Why are pastors fighting about inter-racial marriage? Well....
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Ancestry.com is back to 12% cash back today! I just upgraded for my tree work. Use my link to join Rakuten and get a $50 bonus when you spend $50 at your favorite stores. www.rakuten.com/r/DANIEL9771
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The Freedmen's Bureau and a family mystery...
January 1867. My 3rd great-granduncle signs a labor contract on Oak Hill Plantation in Natchitoches, Louisiana. But his family were documented free people of color. Only his mother had been enslaved.
The planter on the contract? Cyriaque Perot. Same last name as my ancestor.
One Perot holding the contract. One Perot signing it.
I can find Cyriaque in the records. But I can't find Oak Hill Plantation...
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Im on an ancestry kick right now for my dad's italian side. This is my dad's uncle Nick. Isn't he so handsome???? I need to print this one for my office.
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For 20 years, I knew my great gram was buried somewhere in New York, but I never went looking for her. Last winter, I finally made the journey. Come with me to the cemetery where I stood at her grave for the first time—and see why visiting ancestors' graves can unlock pieces of their story you'll never find in documents alone.
Do you visit your ancestors' resting places? What have you discovered there?
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