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Sterling K. Brown Recalls Last Moment He Saw His Dad Alive
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Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death.
Jeff Goldblum's Mother Taught Him to Stand up for Himself
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Jeff Goldblum shares how his mother taught him to use the element of surprise.
A Joyful and Playful Mother
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Jeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and charm.
Ancestors Coming to America
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Jeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to enter the U.S.
Queen Latifah Discovers Ancestor’s Emancipation Document
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Queen Latifah meets the woman that freed her ancestors from slavery.
Family Roots in U.S Back to 1776
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Queen Latifah discovers family roots that reinforce a conviction she has always felt.
Jon Batiste’s Ancestor Signs Name With “X”
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Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor signed his name with “X” when registering to vote.
Taking Strength from Ancestors
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Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.
A Grandfather's Imagery as a Black Man
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Even today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.
Marisa Tomei | Surprise Celebrity Cousin
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Marisa Tomei.
Christiane Amanpour | "Gobsmacked"
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Christiane Amanpour is left “gobsmacked” by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Marc Maron's Ancestors Suffering in Europe
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Marc Maron discovers an unknown history that may have affected family relationships.
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