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.
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Finding Your Roots
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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.
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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
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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)
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Gretchen Carlson discovers the truth behind her grandfather’s family history. (1m 33s)
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Gretchen Carlson discusses how she felt shamed during her former pageantry journey. (1m 48s)
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Gretchen Carlson learns that tenacity has run in the family for centuries. (1m 46s)
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