Lacretia Johnson Flash recently learned U.S. congressman Rep. Brett Guthrie is a direct descendant of the people who enslaved her ancestors. Using a variety of sources, Reuters documented connections for two of Brett Guthrie’s ancestors — one who enslaved Lacretia’s great-great-grandfather, the other her great-great-grandmother. Reporters then traced forward the two lineages — the white Guthries and the Black family known as the Craigs — to explore how the descendants of the enslavers and those they enslaved have fared since emancipation. In some ways, the accomplishments of both the Craigs and the Guthries in the generations after slavery are remarkable. Both have given back, through philanthropy, public service and a commitment to education. Members of both families have talked about living the American Dream. But the paths each traveled demonstrate the fundamentally different courses available to Black and white Americans. Read more at the link in bio. 📷️ Kevin Wurm / Reuters...