Finding Your Roots
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Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.
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Finding Your Roots
Freedom Tales
Season 5 Episode 5 | 52m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.
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Finding Your Roots
Freedom Tales
Season 5 Episode 5 | 52m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.
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