Finding Your Roots
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Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
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Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience—and challenge preconceptions of America’s past.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience—and challenge preconceptions of America’s past.
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A new season of Finding Your Roots is premiering January 7th! Stream now past episodes and tune in to PBS on Tuesdays at 8/7 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.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipJOHNSON: It's part of who I am.
NARRATOR: On "Finding Your Roots" Jeh Johnson.
JOHNSON: It's the American story.
NARRATOR: And Angela Davis.
DAVIS: This is something I never expected to discover.
NARRATOR: An unexpected family arrangement.
JOHNSON: I can't undo it, I won't disavow it.
NARRATOR: And DNA rocks the boat.
DAVIS: No.
(laughs) GATES: Your ancestors came on the Mayflower.
DAVIS: No, no, no.
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Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
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Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom. (5m 42s)
Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
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Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family. (7m 14s)
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