Entwined Histories: The Ties That Bind Descendants of Enslavers and the Enslaved

What happens when the silences of history meet the power of truth-telling?

Join journalist and filmmaker Keme Nzerem, professional genealogist Bernice A. Bennett, and Jamila Smith, a descendant of enslaved individuals, for an unforgettable conversation that digs deep into America’s buried histories.

This episode explores the art and urgency of tracing interconnected lineages of enslavement—and the emotional, ethical, and communal weight that comes with it. Learn how expert genealogical research uncovers hidden stories, bridges generational divides, and forges powerful connections between descendants of both the enslaved and enslavers.

Discover how history, when honored and understood, can be a path toward healing, accountability, and shared humanity.

🔍 Truth matters. History matters. This conversation is more than a look back—it’s a call to move forward.