In this episode of Almost 80, Bennye and her daughter, Keisha, revisit their family history after a summer-long break. They discuss their past episodes, covering Bennye's childhood experiences in East Texas, including picking cotton and explaining where DeKalb is. The conversation then delves into a rich narrative about Bennye's family, focusing on her parents, Emmitt and Arnese. They discuss Emmitt’s personality, hardships, and medical challenges, as well as Arnese’s resilience and nurturing spirit despite facing colorism and abandonment by her parents.  The episode closes with reflections on generational trauma and resilience which underlie this deeply personal and historical American story.