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Activist Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, two guests who made profound sacrifices for social justice, and helps them discover the ancestors who made sacrifices for them.
Episode Clips
Brittany Packnett Cunningham Yearns to Know Her Grandfather
Brittany Packnett Cunningham says she yearns to learn the identity of her grandfather.
Brittany Packnett Cunningham Meets Her Great-Grandparents
Brittany Packnett Cunningham learns the identity of her great-grandparents.
Anita Hill Wins “The Genealogical Jackpot”
A rare census finding leads to the revelation of Anita Hill's great-great-grandfather.
Anita Hill Unpacks Her Optimism and Humble Beginnings
Anita Hill says she was always optimistic about her future because of her mother’s spirit.
Anita Hill Learns Her Great-Great Grandparents’ Identities
Anita Hill meets her great-great grandparents who were listed in the 1870 census.
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