Why Did the Washington Post Call Me African American? 
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I wrote an article for the Washington Post a few years ago, and they called me “African American” because of one enslaved ancestor. It made me wonder: How much of our identity is ours to define, and how much is decided by powerful institutions?
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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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