Lynne M. Jackson, Dred Scott's Great-great granddaughter, shares what family research has revealed in the last five years that amazed living family members.  The famous slave's goal, whose freedom suit was a major catalyst for the civil war, was all about family. Lynne M. Jackson is the Founder and President of The Dred Scott Foundation.  www.thedredscottfoundation.org.        Theme music - Sweet Mello Spice by composer / producer Alvin K. Alexander. (Pianist Ayako Higuchi)

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