Preview: Season 9 Episode 8 | 32s | Video has closed captioning.
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.
Aired: 02/21/23
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JOHNSON: 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.
NARRATOR: "Finding Your Roots"
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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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