He Was Enslaved by Jefferson Davis. Here’s What He Said

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Dive into a riveting 1931 interview with George Johnson, a man who had the unbelievable experience of being owned by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Amidst the crackling audio, Johnson challenges our understanding of American history, offering a perspective that's as uncomfortable as it is important.

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Want to rewatch any of "Finding Lola"? Here's the series:

Watch the Episode 1 that started the whole journey:
   • My Creole Family Passed for White  

Watch Episode 2 here:
   • Our ancestry was hidden to protect us --Ep. 2  

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   • The Truth My Creole Family Was Afraid to S...  

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   • My Creole Family Was Lost — Until Now  


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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?