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Inspired by her ancestors: a Liberian-American’s connection to Baltimore

7/26/2022 6:00 a.m. EDT

Carleen Goodridge moved to Baltimore in 2017. She has always known about her roots in Liberia,
but only recently discovered a family connection to Baltimore.

Carleen Goodridge moved to Baltimore, learned her ancestors were connected to the city

Her ancestors were formerly enslaved people who sailed from Baltimore to Liberia

Read more in depth about Carleen and Liberian American history here.

Laila Milevski was a news designer and illustrator working to develop and strengthen The Banner's visual storytelling. She joined The Banner after making illustrations and comics at ProPublica to support their investigative reporting.

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