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First Descendant of Clotilda Gains Benin Citizenship | Birmingham News
Cassandra Lewis just became the first descendant of the Clotilda survivors to gain citizenship in Benin — the homeland of her great-great-grandfather, Cudjo Lewis, one of the last enslaved people brought to America on that ship. Her journey, rooted in generations of family stories, culminated in a powerful full-circle moment as she received her citizenship in Benin, even bringing a cutout of Cudjo to symbolize her connection. This historic milestone is made possible by a new Benin law recognizing descendants of those deported during the slave trade, marking a step toward healing and…
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