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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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Six months ago I stepped back to deal with credible threats against my life from multiple men. I was really afraid. Thankfully, the FBI got involved. We've got real protections in place now, and I'm not letting anyone take this from us. They couldn't kill me, and they couldn't kill this channel.
I've been sitting on stories the whole time and I'm coming in hot!!! I'll have video every Friday just like we used to do. Let me know if you'll be watching on Friday! xoxo dani
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This Friday we are talking about when a "White" person finds "Black" ancestry. Ive got my thoughts on it....see ya FRIDAY!
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What happens if a "White" person takes a DNA test and finds some African ancestry? How much "counts"? Join me FRIDAY for this discussion that has been a part of the American experience for 250 years.
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tomorrow's podcast is about my journey connecting with my Choctaw-Apache roots and how I did that.
Next week, I'm walking you through Freedmen's Bureau records — what they are, and how to actually find your ancestor in them.
Video podcast is over on Patreon →www.patreon.com/NYTN
xo Dani
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Don't leave your family story on Ancestry→ Work 1-on-1 with me this summer
book--- ko-fi.com/nytn13/commissions
Pick one ancestor and let's goooo!
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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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