Finding Your Roots - April 2021

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.
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Two guests linked by one hilarious impersonation trace their roots from 1940s Brooklyn. Investigate the family histories of Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin, as they discover ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
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