The Truth about J. Edgar Hoover's Black Ancestry

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Could J. Edgar Hoover, the notorious FBI director, have been passing as white while actually being Black? We’ll sift through the history, check out some evidence, and think about what this could mean. How might his racial identity have shaped his secretive life and the hard-nosed methods he used? It’s a deep look at a complex issue that could really flip our understanding of one of America’s most mysterious figures.

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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?

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