How Irish Americans became White finding your roots

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My favorite books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nytn?ref_... #ancestry #findingyourroots #ancestrydna #immigrants #louisiana #irish #immigration #familyhistory #genealogy • Irish-Catholic immigrants have a long and complex history in America, dating back to colonial times. Charles Carroll, an Irish immigrant, came to America in 1706, and his grandson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signed his name to the Declaration of Independence. However, it was not until the 19th century that large waves of Irish immigrants arrived in America. The No Irish Need Apply signs were evidence of discrimination and prejudice faced by Irish immigrants in the United States, and Ignatiev's argues that the Irish had to work to become white in America. • • • ⚪Support more storytelling and get behind the scenes videos: / about • 🟢Watch the docu-series Finding Lola : • MY family story of White Passing • ⚪Want to connect? / findinglolafilm • 🟢Want to know more? www.findinglolafilm.com • Grab your own Ancestry DNA test now*! : https://amzn.to/3UxGKJx • • -------- • 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!

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