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Melia Patria

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  • Executive Producer, Unscripted Longform, ABC News
New York
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Covers:  social justice, race & culture, underrepresented communities, lgbtq+, american history, investigative, breaking news (national), crime & justice, human interest, arts & entertainment, popular culture
Executive Producer, longform, docs & specials @ABC @abcnewsstudios | @nightline & @columbiajourn alum | #MauiRising #10MillionNames & more @Hulu @DisneyPlus

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Learn more about the enslaved people who helped build Washington, DC

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By Melia Patria Verified
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Since 2023, ABC News has partnered with 10 Million Names to bring stories to life that illuminate the history of slavery in America using the power of genealogy research. 10 Million Names primarily functions as an online ancestry database which the public can access to look up their family histories and contribute vital information to.
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10 Million Names has a recommended reading list for those who want to know more. Robin Roberts interviews Ashley Swain and Jackie Sullivan, revealing that they are descendants of an enslaved person who helped build the White House. The interview will air on multiple platforms for ABC News including ABC News Live and Good Morning America starting on July 4, 2026.
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Learn more about the enslaved people who helped build Washington, DC

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Liberal View 11 hours ago Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor’s Race truthout.org - Nick Fulton • 11h On August 11, 2025, President Trump initiated a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Nearly 11 months later, Washingtonians organized around one of … World News 2 hours ago US celebrates its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and football bbc.co.uk - Bernd Debusmann Jr, Nardine Saad • 2h The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with...
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