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Anthony Ramos' Ancestor was Enslaved by Conquistadors
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Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador
Jeff Daniels Ancestors Testified in the Salem Witch Trials
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Jeff Daniels discovers his 8th great grandfather testified at the Salem Witch Trials.
Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
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Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.
Dionne Warwick Explores the Roots of Her Singing Grandfather
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Dionne Warwick explores her family history, focusing on her maternal grandfather.
Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
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Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.
Dionne Warwick Reflects on the Ugly Legacy Slavery
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Dionne Warwick reacts powerfully to seeing her ancestor listed in an 1870 slave schedule.
Jesse Williams Learns About His Swedish Great Grandmother
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Jesse learns about his great grandmother on mother’s side from Sweden, who was a singer.
Sunny Hostin Learns About Her Grandmother's Missing Father
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A 1940 census, reveals that Sonny Hostin's grandmother's father was absent from her home
Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
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Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.
Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
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Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
Sanaa Learns About Her Paternal Grandfather’s Journey
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Sanaa learns about her paternal grandfather's roots and struggles.
Wiz Khalifa Discovers His Ancestor’s Courage to Vote
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Wiz learns about his ancestor's courageous decision to register to vote.
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