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Cyclists from 2 Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears

Cyclists gather in prayer prior to beginning the day's portion of bike riding through Kentucky.
Hannah Saad
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WKMS
Cyclists gather in prayer prior to beginning the day's portion of bike riding through Kentucky.

This month, bike riders from two Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears. Along the way they are learning more about the forced removal of their ancestors.

WKMS Assistant News Director Hannah Saad produced a feature about the Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which aired this week on Morning Edition.

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