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I take on the challenge of completing an actual literacy test from the 1960s, designed to disenfranchise Black voters in the South. As I navigate through the intentionally confusing and complex questions, I shed light on the insidious tactics used to prevent Black Americans from exercising their right to vote. The video is more than just an experiment; it's a personal journey into understanding an ugly facet of American history.
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Want to rewatch any of "Finding Lola"? Here's the series:
Watch the Episode 1 that started the whole journey:
https://youtu.be/SQp7jeNp_yg
Watch Episode 2 here:
https://youtu.be/qPzPKSJfkeo
Watch Episode 3 here:
https://youtu.be/bLxaTBhCu_Y
Watch Episode 4 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDz6Fgr3qlY
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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?
Most of my childhood was spent in the rural South including Louisiana, and these types of people who would have implemented this test are still very much alive and well today. What a nightmare to be stuck living there for anyone who isn’t white or Christian.