Pope Leo's Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn't return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.
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How a single decision made a century ago split a family in half by race
Pope Leo's Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn't return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.
Published June 3, 2026, 4:31 PM
Updated June 3, 2026, 4:38 PM3.3K
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