Robert Francis Prevost, recently elected as Pope Leo XIV, has Black ancestry tracing back to New Orleans, Louisiana, with evidence from early 1900s U.S. Census records indicating his maternal grandparents were classified as Black or mulatto. His family’s racial identity shifted from Black in New Orleans to white after moving to Chicago, a common survival strategy among families at the time. This ancestry highlights the diverse cultural and racial history of the U.S., with genealogists continuing to explore his lineage, emphasizing his connection to the Creole heritage of Louisiana.
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Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer, dies at 87
Singer Connie Francis, celebrated for her 1962 hit "Pretty Little Baby" and other classics, has passed away at 87, as confirmed by her manager Ron Roberts. Francis, who sold over 200 million records worldwide, was the first female artist to achieve a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit at just 21, leaving a lasting legacy in music history. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singer Connie Francis, famous for her hit song "Pretty Little...
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