Leslie Odom, Jr.'s 5th Great-Grandfather Was a Slaveowner

Season 8 Episode 8

Leslie Odom, Jr. wrestles with the realization that his 5th great-grandfather owned slaves

Leslie Odom, Jr. wrestles with the realization that his 5th great-grandfather was a white slave owner after reading the will in which he bequeathed some of his belongings to his “illegitimate, colored” children.

AIR DATE 2/22/22

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Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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