New DNA analysis adds evidence Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings

New DNA evidence from a lock of hair suggests that Thomas Jefferson likely fathered children with Sally Hemings, a slave he owned. After 15 years of research by Smithsonian Institution scholar Richard Kurin, this analysis adds significant support to longstanding historical theories. This discovery not only sheds light on Jefferson's personal life but also highlights the complex relationships and untold stories from America's colonial past. The findings could reshape our understanding of Jefferson's legacy and the history of slavery in the U.S.