Up Next
Back to Show
PBS News Hour
Many current U.S. leaders have slaveholding ancestors
Although America declared its independence in 1776, it would take nearly 90 years for those enslaved to obtain their freedom. And despite the abolishment of slavery 158 years ago, Reuters found some of the country's most powerful politicians today are descendants of slaveholders. Amna Nawaz spoke with editor Tom Lassiter about the report and his own family’s history with slavery.
Support Provided By
Season
57:46
December 27, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 26, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 25, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 24, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 23, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
December 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
December 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
57:46
December 20, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 17, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
December 16, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode