Finding Your Roots
Presented and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., this series journeys deep into the ancestry of a group of remarkable individuals and provides new understanding of personal identity and American history.
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S6 E4: Queen Latifah Meets the Woman That Freed Her AncestorsIn this moving moment, Queen Latifah meets the woman that freed her ancestors ...In this moving moment, Queen Latifah meets the woman that freed her ancestors from slavery. “People still think that one person can’t make a difference. One person made a difference to my whole ... -
S6 E3: Sasheer Zamata's Great-Grandfather Founded the Town of FargoSasheer Zamata discovers that her great-grandfather, former slave Leroy ...Sasheer Zamata discovers that her great-grandfather, former slave Leroy Washington Mahon, used 40 acres of his farm to a found a town for black homeowners. -
S6 E3: Sterling K. Brown Discovers Rare RootsIt is a rarity to uncover a native-born African identified in the ancestry of ...It is a rarity to uncover a native-born African identified in the ancestry of black Americans, which is exactly what we found with Sterling K. Brown. -
S6 E3: Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother's DeathSterling K. Brown learns that his father, who passed away when Sterling was only ...Sterling K. Brown learns that his father, who passed away when Sterling was only 10 years old, also lost a parent at a very young age. -
S6 E3: Sterling K. Brown Recalls Last Moment He Saw His Dad AliveSterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before ...Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death. -
S6 E3: Jon Batiste's Grandmother Moves to OregonDr. Gates reveals a fascinating, yet little known aspect of the Africa American ...Dr. Gates reveals a fascinating, yet little known aspect of the Africa American experience, that led to Jon Batiste's grandmother moving across the country -
S6 E3: Jon Batiste Discovers His RootsIn this powerful moment, Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor had to sign his name ...In this powerful moment, Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor had to sign his name with “X” when registering to vote. Like most former slaves, Jon Batiste’s great-great-grandfather was illiterate. -
S6 E3: Jon Batiste Ancestor Seen As "Property"Dr. Gate reveals a document in which Jon Batiste's third great-grandfather, at ...Dr. Gate reveals a document in which Jon Batiste's third great-grandfather, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property." -
S6 E2: The Name StonestreetHenry Lewis Gates Jr. discovers how the name Stonestreet came to be.Henry Lewis Gates Jr. discovers how the name Stonestreet came to be. -
S2 E10: Unlocking Deval Patrick's Past with Autosomal DNAGenealogy expert CeCe Moore uses Autosomal DNA analysis to trace Gov. Deval ...Genealogy expert CeCe Moore uses Autosomal DNA analysis to trace Gov. Deval Patrick's family history, linking him genetically to the man who enslaved his ancestors. -
S2 E10: Jessica Alba's Mexican RootsJessica Alba, a Mexican-American with roots in California, learns more about the ...Jessica Alba, a Mexican-American with roots in California, learns more about the life her ancestors made for themselves after immigrating to the United States. -
S2 E10: Decoding Our Past Through DNA PromoDeval Patrick is the first African American Governor of Massachusetts, and ...Deval Patrick is the first African American Governor of Massachusetts, and Jessica Alba is an actress who proudly embraces her Mexican American heritage. But cutting edge DNA analysis reveals that ... -
S2 E9: David Sedaris' Patriot AncestorProfessor Gates introduces David Sedaris to his his maternal 4th ...Professor Gates introduces David Sedaris to his his maternal 4th Great-Grandfather, a Revolutionary War soldier wounded in the Battle of Saratoga. -
S2 E9: George Stephanopoulos' Heroic AncestorsGeorge Stephanopoulos learns that his Great-Grandfather heroically resisted Nazi ...George Stephanopoulos learns that his Great-Grandfather heroically resisted Nazi occupation during WW2 and was imprisoned for his acts of bravery. -
S2 E9: Tracing Tina Fey's Paternal LineProfessor Gates introduces Tina Fey to her 5th Great-Grandfather, John Hewson, a ...Professor Gates introduces Tina Fey to her 5th Great-Grandfather, John Hewson, a British textile manufacturer who was once the esteemed guest of founding father Benjamin Franklin. -
S2 E9: Ancient Roots PromoAncient Roots traces the family history of three quintessential voices in ...Ancient Roots traces the family history of three quintessential voices in American life, Tina Fey, George Stephanopoulos and David Sedaris. All three descend from ancestors that were part of the wave ... -
S2 E8: Sally Field's Loyalist AncestorWith the help of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sally Field discovers her 5th ...With the help of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sally Field discovers her 5th Great-Grandfather, a devoted Tory who was executed during the Revolutionary War. After the war, his widow, Field's 5th ... -
S2 E8: The Key to Sting's Ancestral JourneyUsing newly discovered records, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the immigrant ...Using newly discovered records, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the immigrant plight of Sting's 3rd Great-Grandfather, who moved his family from country to country in search of sustainable work. -
S2 E8: Deepak Chopra's Ancestral PilgrimageHenry Louis Gates Jr. travels to the holy Ganges River, uncovering details about ...Henry Louis Gates Jr. travels to the holy Ganges River, uncovering details about past generations of Chopras who had made the same spiritual pilgrimage. -
S2 E7: Carole King's Ancestral Immigration StoryPrized Singer-Songwriter Carole King uncovers a mysterious element in her ...Prized Singer-Songwriter Carole King uncovers a mysterious element in her family's immigration story -- thanks in full to the kindness of a mysterious helper, Carole King's Polish grandparents were ... -
S2 E7: Alan Dershowitz's Lifesaving Family SynagogueAlan Dershowitz discovers the crucial, lifesaving role his family's New York ...Alan Dershowitz discovers the crucial, lifesaving role his family's New York City Orthodox synagogue played during the Holocaust.
