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Angela Bassett, Valerie Jarrett and Nas' roots run back into the heart of slavery.
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Three iconic American storytellers know almost nothing about their own family histories.
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Three of America's greatest athletes' love of sports were deeply shaped by their families.
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Three famous guests know almost nothing about their fathers’ histories.
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Finding Your Roots host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares a story from his family history.
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Get ready for a new season of Finding Your Roots!
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Comedians Carol Burnett and Niecy Nash discover scandals hidden within their roots.
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Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.
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Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson
