The Moth

A Common Ancestor

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A woman’s quest to learn about her family tree and ancestor’s past.

Tags Black culture Growing up Ethnicity Civil Rights Music Family Human rights Thought-provoking Inspiring Hopeful Uplifting Historical Serious Nostalgic

Storyteller

Vy Higginsen

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Vy Higginsen: A Common Ancestor

Original Air Date

June 6, 2017

Recorded Date

May 5, 2017

“That's when I began my journey to find my roots.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
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