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Jeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and charm.
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Queen Latifah meets the woman that freed her ancestors from slavery.
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Marc Maron discovers an unknown history that may have affected family relationships.
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Jeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to enter the U.S.
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Queen Latifah discovers family roots that reinforce a conviction she has always felt.
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Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.
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Jon Batiste's ancestor, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property."
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Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor signed his name with “X” when registering to vote.
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Terry Gross's career began in a place she couldn't fit — an 8th-grade classroom.
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Even today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.
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Diane von Furstenberg recalls the story of how her mother's life was saved at Auschwitz.
Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia.
