Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
0:00 – Opening Reaction: Discussing a viewer's comment on genetics vs. culture.
0:50 – Introduction: Danielle Romero welcomes viewers to the Sunday "Ask Me Anything" (AMA).
1:19 – Question 1: "How do we know you're not AI?" (Addressing the rise of AI history channels).
2:52 – Question 2: Where to find the free surname lists (Red Bone, Melungeon, and Great Dismal Swamp).
4:02 – Question 3: Tribal enrollment vs. commercial DNA tests (Why tests might miss Native ancestry).
6:36 – Discussion on Tri-Racial Isolate Communities: Mentioning Moors, Melungeons, and Red Bones.
7:50 – Deep Dive: Genetics vs. Shared Culture (Responding to a viewer's pushback on heritage).
11:30 – Personal Story: Danielle's experience traveling to Brazil and feeling like a "foreigner" despite appearances.
12:59 – Community Shoutout: Responding to a kind comment about her "mastered craft."
14:34 – Q&A: Personal interests, collecting ocean paintings, and favorite artists (Bernini).
15:59 – Teaser: Preview of the upcoming video on racial science and Italian-Americans in the 1920s.
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
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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!
0:00 – Opening Reaction: Discussing a viewer's comment on genetics vs. culture.
0:50 – Introduction: Danielle Romero welcomes viewers to the Sunday "Ask Me Anything" (AMA).
1:19 – Question 1: "How do we know you're not AI?" (Addressing the rise of AI history channels).
2:52 – Question 2: Where to find the free surname lists (Red Bone, Melungeon, and Great Dismal Swamp).
4:02 – Question 3: Tribal enrollment vs. commercial DNA tests (Why tests might miss Native ancestry).
6:36 – Discussion on Tri-Racial Isolate Communities: Mentioning Moors, Melungeons, and Red Bones.
7:50 – Deep Dive: Genetics vs. Shared Culture (Responding to a viewer's pushback on heritage).
11:30 – Personal Story: Danielle's experience traveling to Brazil and feeling like a "foreigner" despite appearances.
12:59 – Community Shoutout: Responding to a kind comment about her "mastered craft."
14:34 – Q&A: Personal interests, collecting ocean paintings, and favorite artists (Bernini).
15:59 – Teaser: Preview of the upcoming video on racial science and Italian-Americans in the 1920s.
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!
