Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
00:00 — Intro: DNA results, tattoos, and the legality of race.
01:13 — Why DNA results vary between different testing companies.
02:51 — The importance of the "paper trail" (family trees and documents).
03:34 — Deep analysis tools like GEDmatch.
04:19 — The risk of getting 23andMe result tattoos.
04:39 — Discussion on Virginia's racial reclassification laws and the "Pocahontas exception."
08:02 — Audience comments on embracing European vs. African ancestry.
10:09 — Personal story: Being asked if she was "mulatto" as a child.
11:53 — When Italians became "white" in America (Legal vs. Social acceptance).
14:25 — Historical discrimination and immigration acts targeting Southern Italians.
15:55 — Q&A: Music taste (K-pop, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Jazz).
17:50 — Q&A: Favorite Russian writers (Dostoevsky and Gogol).
18:48 — Closing remarks and community thanks.
This is a new thing I'm doing on Sundays where I go through your questions and comments! If you've got something you want to ask me, put it in the comments, that's where I'm pulling these from.
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OTHER VIDEO PLAYLISTS
► Melungeon + Redbones: youtube.com/watch?v=LyLd8rizXCQ&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hS0duqgK5mkBh_9aqIpbooI
► "Who Counts as..." Series in the US: youtube.com/watch?v=yUbLF-tgbB0&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hRisWeiK9K5E8X7asZdz4X1
► Mexicans youtube.com/watch?v=IwJyAwnx39Y&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hSU0OWM1p4QUln0iBpI77wf
► Enslaved Ancestor stories youtube.com/watch?v=uAxyz0q0A4s&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQxDnyRTah5wYRX9b4FSrqR
► My family story of white passing : youtube.com/watch?v=SQp7jeNp_yg&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQcox9CjaJWA7QKTYXw9Zn2
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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?
*Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!
00:00 — Intro: DNA results, tattoos, and the legality of race.
01:13 — Why DNA results vary between different testing companies.
02:51 — The importance of the "paper trail" (family trees and documents).
03:34 — Deep analysis tools like GEDmatch.
04:19 — The risk of getting 23andMe result tattoos.
04:39 — Discussion on Virginia's racial reclassification laws and the "Pocahontas exception."
08:02 — Audience comments on embracing European vs. African ancestry.
10:09 — Personal story: Being asked if she was "mulatto" as a child.
11:53 — When Italians became "white" in America (Legal vs. Social acceptance).
14:25 — Historical discrimination and immigration acts targeting Southern Italians.
15:55 — Q&A: Music taste (K-pop, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Jazz).
17:50 — Q&A: Favorite Russian writers (Dostoevsky and Gogol).
18:48 — Closing remarks and community thanks.
This is a new thing I'm doing on Sundays where I go through your questions and comments! If you've got something you want to ask me, put it in the comments, that's where I'm pulling these from.
✅Join me OFF of Youtube
patreon.com/NYTN
💚💚Get you $50 cash back @ Rakuten rakuten.com/r/DANIEL9771
☕Send me a coffee!: ko-fi.com/nytn13#linkModal
nytonashville.com
► 👕 NYTN Merch: nytonashville.com
▶Download the first section FREE of my "Be a Good ancestor" course here:
nytonashville.com/shoplola/be-a-good-ancestor-course-digital-download-videos-bjks6
FOLLOW ME 📸
► YouTube: / @NYTN
► Facebook: / facebook.com/findinglolafilm
► Website: nytonashville.com
► X: / twitter.com/ImFindingLola
OTHER VIDEO PLAYLISTS
► Melungeon + Redbones: youtube.com/watch?v=LyLd8rizXCQ&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hS0duqgK5mkBh_9aqIpbooI
► "Who Counts as..." Series in the US: youtube.com/watch?v=yUbLF-tgbB0&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hRisWeiK9K5E8X7asZdz4X1
► Mexicans youtube.com/watch?v=IwJyAwnx39Y&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hSU0OWM1p4QUln0iBpI77wf
► Enslaved Ancestor stories youtube.com/watch?v=uAxyz0q0A4s&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQxDnyRTah5wYRX9b4FSrqR
► My family story of white passing : youtube.com/watch?v=SQp7jeNp_yg&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQcox9CjaJWA7QKTYXw9Zn2
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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?
*Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!
