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David Chang Discusses Things His Family Never Talks About

David Chang describes being aware of his parents’ vastly different economic backgrounds.

Aired 01/04/2022

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

David Chang Discusses Things His Family Never Talks About

Clip: Season 8 Episode 3 | 1m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

David Chang describes being aware of his parents’ vastly different economic backgrounds.

“My mom grew up in a castle, and my dad’s side is basically just hustlers”: David Chang describes being aware of his parents’ vastly different backgrounds, but also having a deeply-rooted sense that he shouldn’t ask questions about their upbringing.

Aired 01/04/2022

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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