Emmitt Smith unravels his ancestors' painful history in the slave trade

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  @marlonlangham1684 · 2 years ago

  My wife came across this video, and sent this to me. This is eye opening, my mother name is Mary Watson, my grand-dad name was James “cat” Watson born in Burntcorn Alabama. We also did an ancestry, and also came across Bill “William” Watson. I’m in a aw right now.<br><br>Thank you for sharing this video

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  @nancyjames7013 · 3 years ago

  Watching these stories reminds me that history is personal. &nbsp;When someone tries to erase history for any reason, it&apos;s something to take personally.

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  @jefferygreene8538 · 3 years ago

  Wow, Emmett kept the number 22 and now he truly knows why. &nbsp;It wasn’t for his glory on the field. &nbsp;It was for the start of his life history.

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  @MissMelissa26 · 1 year ago

  When Emmitt was in the store talking to his cousin in Burnt Corn he took out the picture his cousin looked just like their ancestors Watson

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  @simshill295 · 2 years ago

  History no matter how painful cannot be erased…it cannot &nbsp;be unlived but faced with courage . &nbsp;In facing history let it not be lived again. <br>So happy Mr. Smith found his family history.

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  @lovefaith6285 · 3 years ago (edited)

  I believe it&apos;s not mere coincidence that Emmitt&apos;s ancestors were in book 22. Emmitt isn&apos;t just standing on the shoulders of giants, they have been by his side all throughout his life! His jersey isn&apos;t just his football jersey, it represents his family on a much deeper level. Emmitt&apos;s story is just so incredibly amazing! 🙏✌💖

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  @daddams100 · 3 years ago

  Much respect to this man…he returned “home” to free the spirits of his stolen ancestors. R.I.P. to all of the ancestors that were torn away from their families all those centuries ago…we, you’re descendants salute you.

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  @coniwatson9512 · 3 years ago

  Emmitt is not only a great athlete but a man with a and deep soul and outstanding character with honor.

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  @kristyscheide · 2 years ago

  To know what his family went through and still be such a decent human being just shows how great of a man Emmit is. ❤❤❤

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  @hope4lifewalker739 · 2 years ago

  Emmitt is a Great guy... He showed me around Escambia High on my first day of highschool after a transfer. He lived in the low income apartments behind our house and jogged by our bus stop almost every other morning. He always had time to talk to us. Glad to see he took the journey back.

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  @ted1091 · 3 years ago

  This needs to be taught in every school in the US. &nbsp;Because when young people know accurate history, it becomes far more difficult to think and behave in a disrespectful manner. This story is just plain humbling. It gives your mind and attitude the adjustment they require.

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  @essence8432 · 3 years ago

  “She was lucky, but she created her own luck” ❤️ it’s speaks highly of Mariah given the world she was brought into. Most definitely a woman of strength, resilience and wisdom.

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