Hemings and Jefferson kin clash over reunion at Monticello
In Charlottesville a Hemings descendant awaits a Jefferson sponsor as Hemings and Jefferson families grapple over reunion access. Five years after DNA links sparked debate, Monticello Association excludes Hemings guests, prompting plans for a separate Hemings gathering with speeches and African American dancing led by Julia Westerinen.
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