Finding Your Roots: How Italians became White

#ancestry #findingyourroots #ancestrydna #columbusday #louisiana #italians #jimcrow #familyhistory #genealogy Finding your roots? We delve into the forgotten history of Sicilian and Italian immigrants in the Jim Crow South of the United States and origins of Columbus Day. Initially welcomed as a source of cheap labor after the Civil War, Sicilian immigrants faced discrimination and persecution as they sought better wages and living conditions. Despite their efforts to assimilate and build successful businesses, they were viewed as not fully white by white Southerners, who imposed on them the same persecution that was customarily inflicted upon African Americans. Shedding light on a dark chapter of American history that is often overlooked, let’s find out how (and when) Italians became “White“ in American. Sources: Seguin, C., & Nardin, S. (2022). The Lynching of Italians and the Rise of Antilynching Politics in the United States. Social Science History, 46(1), 65-91. doi: Fouts, Sarah. “The Mafia, ‘La Raza’, and the Spanish-Language Press Coverage of the 1891 Lynchings in New Orleans.” The Journal of Southern History, vol. 83, no. 3, 2017, pp. 509–30. JSTOR, Accessed 21 May 2023. The documentary- series “Finding Lola“ is done, but is the journey over? ⚪Support more storytelling and get behind the scenes videos: 🟢Watch the docu-series “Finding Lola“ : ⚪Want to connect? 🟢Want to know more? Grab your own Ancestry DNA test now*! : -------- 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!