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Writer Donna Bryson says the history of slavery, its impact, its legacy, isn't just the story of the Blacks who were oppressed, but also the white oppressors. A reporter for Reuters, Bryson was part of a comprehensive project that looked at "Slavery's Descendants." The investigation not only examined slavery from multi-racial viewpoints, but also explored its enduring footprint, via the connection with many of today's political elites. Bryson spoke with Colorado Matters about her family's personal story.