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Cheryllyn Branche’s ancestors were sold into slavery to save Georgetown. Listen to her story

Cheryllyn Branche’s ancestors were sold into slavery to save Georgetown. Listen to her story

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Cheryllyn Branche joins Solomon at Praise 107.9 FM to tell the powerful story of her ancestors, who were among 272 slaves who were sold to keep Georgetown University afloat. It’s a story of sin and salvation, confrontation and forgiveness. Ultimately, it’s the story of us all.

Photo: Cherylyn Branche addresses leaders at Georgetown during a listening session (by Peter Finney Jr., Catholic News Service)