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Finding Your Roots
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Finding Your Roots Season 4, Episode 4: The Vanguard
Guests: Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ava DuVernay and Janet Mock. Three guests who have helped to redefine Black America in the last decade find their identities challenged as they learn about their family origins. Watch Finding Your Roots Season 4, Episode 4 The Vanguard in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Finding Your Roots Season 4, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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