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Confronting History, Family and Race on a Road Trip to New Orleans

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Confronting History, Family and Race on a Road Trip to New Orleans

After a cousin he never knew contacted him, a writer set out on a journey along the Gulf Coast to learn more about her, and himself.

By Alexander Lobrano and Camille Farrah Lenain

Jimmy Carter and Motown Founder Berry Gordy’s Surprising Connection

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Jimmy Carter and Motown Founder Berry Gordy’s Surprising Connection

According to a detailed family history compiled by one of the former president’s sons, the two men shared a common ancestor in 19th-century Georgia.

By Ben Sisario

A Wrong Turn in Mississippi

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A Wrong Turn in Mississippi

The winding road of tracking down a family tree.

By Nabil Ayers

How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip

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How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip

Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.

By Shannon Sims