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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages of Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.

Aired 04/20/2021

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Finding Your Roots

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers the lineages of Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.

Aired 04/20/2021

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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Don Lemon discovers that he is a descendent of a slave owner. (1m 35s)

Don Lemon Learns How His Relatives Were Valued

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Don Lemon finds evidence that his ancestors were sold for $1,800. (2m 6s)

Don’s Dad and the Civil Rights Movement

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Don Lemon learns that his father was a trailblazer during the Civil Rights Movement. (1m 24s)

Main Motor’s History

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Gretchen Carlson discovers the truth behind her grandfather’s family history. (1m 33s)

Shame Hurts

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Gretchen Carlson discusses how she felt shamed during her former pageantry journey. (1m 48s)

Tenacity in the Genes

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Gretchen Carlson learns that tenacity has run in the family for centuries. (1m 46s)

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