In this episode, Naomie Harris experiences a whirlwind of emotions—anger, sorrow, and tears of joy—as she unravels her family history. Traveling from Trinidad to Grenada and then to Jamaica, she uncovers that her four-times-great grandfather played a role in the exploitation of 'liberated Africans' shortly after slavery was abolished. She also finds immense joy in identifying her five-times-great grandmother. Additionally, Naomie learns of a heartbreaking tale of poverty affecting her more recent relatives in Kingston, Jamaica, deepening her connection to her heritage.
Show
Who Do You Think You Are?
Episode
S16E02
Air Date
Jul 29, 2019