Susan Saulny, a journalist, investigates her family history, particularly her Creole great-uncle who relocated to Chicago and chose to identify as white. This decision has had lasting effects on her family's dynamics and connections.
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Susan Saulny, a journalist, investigates her family history, particularly her Creole great-uncle who relocated to Chicago and chose to identify as white. This decision has had lasting effects on her family's dynamics and connections.
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