Italian Grandma Was Actually Middle Eastern? (Ancestry Story)

#23andme #italianamerican #ancestry #findingyourroots #nytn #ancestry #findingyourroots #familyhistory #genealogy Starting a new series. Unscripted, mostly unedited, and looking for the history holding me up. Meet my ancestors with me! When we have broken relationships, it can feel like pieces of our history are missing. In this video, I explore the hidden heritage within my family and the journey to reconnect with our roots despite the gaps and estrangements. ► 📝 My Free Weekly Newsletter: ► 👕 NYTN Merch: ▶Download the first section FREE of my “Be a Good ancestor“ course here: ✅SUPPORT NYTN CHANNEL ☕Send me a coffee!: #linkModal FOLLOW ME 📸 ► YouTube: / @NYTN ► Facebook: / ► Website: ► X: / OTHER VIDEO PLAYLISTS ► Melungeon + Redbones: ► “Who Counts as...“ Series in the US: ► Italian American Experience: ► Mexicans ► Enslaved Ancestor stories ► My family story of white passing : -------- 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? *Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!