In this premiere episode, follow three 20-something Americans (Sharee, Chris, and your host Cha), who are descendants of enslaved people, as they discuss what shaped their racial identities and motivated us to explore their family history.

Some music created by the artist Solomuse - soundcloud.com/solomuse.

For more information about the guests and host, check out the blog at: AmericanOriginStories.com.

**This episode was written, produced, and edited by Chauneice Davis Yeagley**