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The Growth of Islam in America
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Yasir Qadhi discusses the growth of Islam over the past 40 years in the city of Houston.
Education | Wanda Sykes’s Free Ancestors
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A look at how Wanda’s black ancestors became free in the 1600s.
Early Stand-Up Experience
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Comedian Wanda Sykes recalls a poorly-received stand-up routine early on in her career.
Education | A Hurried Escape
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Margaret Cho learns the reasons for her father’s family’s hurried escape from Korea.
Education | Leaving Poland
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Martha Stewart learns the fate of her great grandparents and why they came to America.
That Was What It Was
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Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga.
A Patriot Ancestor
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Robert Downey, Jr. learns about his ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Education | Starting Points
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Actors Robert Downey, Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal discuss what they know of their origins.
Education | As American as it Gets
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An exploration of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s connection to the American WASP establishment.
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From England to MA
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A look at Pastor Rick Warren’s Puritan ancestor’s migration to America.
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From Romania to NY
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A look at Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s Jewish ancestors’ migration from Romania to the U.S.A.
Education | Fighting for Freedom
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An overview of how the Revolutionary War helped slaves attain their freedom.
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