By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Eliot Barnhart Eliot Barnhart By — Jiaya Echevarria Jiaya Echevarria Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/descendants-of-enslaved-potter-david-drake-work-to-reclaim-ancestors-art Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their ancestor’s work. They say the effort has not only reconnected them with their family’s legacy but also raised broader questions about art ownership and restitution. Geoff Bennett spoke with Pauline Baker and Yaba Baker for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Aug 31, 2026 By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Eliot Barnhart Eliot Barnhart Eliot Barnhart is a producer at the PBS News Hour. By — Jiaya Echevarria Jiaya Echevarria