Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
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Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom.
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For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Professor Gates has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Professor Gates has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
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Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
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David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Europe and the Middle East.
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Finding Your Roots: Season Nine
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres January 3, 2023 8/7c! Tune in for all-new episodes as renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors.
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