A family fought to trace its family tree. Now, it is being shown at the Library of Congress

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A family fought to trace its family tree. Now, it is being shown at the Library of Congress – CBS News


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This week, the nation commemorated Juneteenth, which recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. For many African-American families, it can be a challenge to trace their lineage, but one Virginia family fought and found a way. Now, their family tree is on display at the nation’s oldest cultural institution: The Library of Congress.

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