Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
Season 10
Episode 6
About the Episode
Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual, tracing connections to Samuel Hadley's estate and the cultivation of cotton. Despite geographical proximity to ancestral lands, the emotional impact of visiting evokes a profound sense of connection and reflection.
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