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Wes Studi discovers his roots

by Shirley Sneve January 26, 2024November 28, 2025

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A popular series on PBS, “Finding Your Roots,” has been unraveling the past for over a decade. Last week, an award-winning Cherokee actor discovered some surprising facts about his ancestry on the show.

ICT’s Shirley Sneve has this interview with Wes Studi.

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Wes Studi discovers his roots

by Shirley Sneve, ICT
January 26, 2024

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<p>ICT’s Shirley Sneve has this interview with Wes Studi.</p>
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