The real reason Black family reunions exist

Black families have long turned reunions into more than just tradition. They are a way to reclaim connection, history and joy. According to the Pew Research Center, Black Americans are more likely to hold large, regular family gatherings than any other ethnic group in the United States. That emphasis is rooted in a long legacy of separation, from slavery to migration, and the generations who fought to stay connected. The AJC's Ernie Suggs joined the Thornton and Dorsey families to ask them about the power, responsibility and joy at the heart of these types of events. Credits: AJC | Pew Research