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Lionel Richie - Richie's Great-grandfather Was Born To A Slave And Her Owner

Singer Lionel Richie was left awestruck after discovering his great-grandfather was born to a slave and her white plantation owner while tracing his family history on U S show Who Do You Think You Are on Friday 13Apr12 Richie was blown away by the find...

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Lionel Richie - Richie's Great-grandfather Was Born To A Slave And Her Owner

ContactMusic — Singer Lionel Richie was left awestruck after discovering his great-grandfather was born to a slave and her white plantation owner while tracing his family history on U S... more info
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