Finding Your Roots S08E03 · Activists Roots

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, two guests who made profound sacrifices for social justice, and helps them discover the ancestors who made sacrifices for them.

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1. 1 1. Hidden in the Genes2022-01-04 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels solve family mysteries through DNA detective work, illuminating both history and their own identities.
2. 2 2. Children of Exile2022-01-04 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. retraces the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raúl Esparza, whose families fled their homelands, leading them to find lost parts of themselves along the
3. 3 3. Activists Roots2022-01-11 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, two guests who made profound sacrifices for social justice, and helps them discover the ancestors who m
4. 4 4. Things we Dont Discuss2022-01-25 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn explore scandals and secrets hidden within their roots, revealing truths that their ancestors went to great length
5. 5 5. Mexican Roots2022-02-01 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving tog
6. 6 6. Fighters2022-02-08 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. sits down with Terry Crews and Tony Danza, both guests who overcame adversity, to discover they aren’t the first in their families to beat the odds through s
7. 7 7. Incredible Journeys2022-02-15 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their immigrant ancestors who crossed continents and countries under amazing circumstances.
8. 8 8. Songs of the Past2022-02-22 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane as they meet a cast of inspiring ancestors hidden in the branches of their family trees.
9. 9 9. Watchmen2022-04-12 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. guides Regina King and Damon Lindelof, the creative forces behind a visionary television series, as they discover that they have more in common than meets th
10. 10 10. Where Did We Come From?2022-04-19 · 1h 0mHenry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley, three guests from diverse backgrounds, as they meet the ancestors who laid the groundwork for