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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