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Sherman Family Welcomes First Baby Girl in 108 Years

WFAAOctober 5, 20252 min7,746 views
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Historic Gender Reveal

  • 👶 The Sherman family celebrated a historic gender reveal, as Jakia and Michael Sherman discovered they are expecting their first baby girl.
  • 🎯 This moment is monumental for the family, as it marks the first female birth in over a century.

A Century of Boys

  • 👨‍👦 The Sherman family line has exclusively had boys for 108 years, with Michael's father and his brother also having only sons.
  • ⏳ Michael's great-great aunt, Orael Sherman, born in 1917, was the last girl to carry the Sherman name.

Orael Sherman's Legacy

  • ✊ Orael Sherman is remembered as a trailblazer who lived during the civil rights era and made an impact in Atlanta.
  • 🌟 She met many civil rights leaders, highlighting her significant role during that period.

Welcoming the Newest Sherman

  • 💖 The couple, already parents to a 5-year-old son, Mai, are excited to welcome their daughter.
  • 🌟 They express their love and commitment to supporting her, regardless of the path she chooses.
  • 🗓️ The baby girl is due in March, and the family is considering if their streak of boys breaking a Guinness World Record is a possibility.
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