An American Family - The Jefferson Cousins

Shannon Lanier, a Jefferson/Hemings descendant and Martha Randolph Carr, a Jefferson/Carr descendant speak about family, faith, race, politics and DNA testing.

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"I personally applaud you both and am thankful that you are willing to subject yourself to the potential negative, in order to partner with us all, individuals with diverse backgrounds and personal narratives and possessing different political ideologies, to strengthen our democratic ideals and support their fulfillment in everyday practice. As we all are aware, even though when it was written, We the People was exclusionary, it is no longer. So today, it is our shared responsibility as Americans to ensure that those words are now inclusive. This requires an understanding of history and context, as well as encouraging compassion and forgiveness. Continuous civil discourse is the key, I believe. Thank you both for all you do."

Megan C. Davis, PhD, MPH
Director of Programs
Center for Politics
University of Virginia

"Martha, you have a very beautiful gift, please, always remember that! Always share your gift, sometimes it does help and gives people hope and inspiration to keep fighting, as it did for me! Don’t ever let your gift just become your job. I can’t say thank you enough. You are a very special person, thank you!! My heartfelt thanks.”
Teresa F.