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And Still I Rise
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.
Episode Clips
Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom.
Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.
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