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Calvinist Props
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Calvinist Props
Pastor Rick Warren learns that his ancestor served as a church deacon in the 1600s.
Not Just a Part of My DNA
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Not Just a Part of My DNA
Angela Buchdahl speaks with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about being a Korean-American Jew.
Education | The Story of Peyton Polly
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Education | The Story of Peyton Polly
A look at how John Legend’s ancestor, Peyton Polly, attained his freedom.
Education | The Partition of India
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Education | The Partition of India
The history of the India/Pakistan partition is told by Dr. Sanjay Gupta's mother's story.
Education | Leaving Poland
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Education | Leaving Poland
Martha Stewart learns the fate of her great grandparents and why they came to America.
Education | Growing Up In New Orleans
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Education | Growing Up In New Orleans
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans.
That Was What It Was
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That Was What It Was
Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga.
Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in WV and TN
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Education | Growing up under Jim Crow in WV and TN
A look at life under Jim Crow.
Rebecca Lobo's Immigrant Ancestors
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Rebecca Lobo's Immigrant Ancestors
Basketball star Rebecca Lobo meets her immigrant ancestors.
Derek Jeter's Strong Roots
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Derek Jeter's Strong Roots
Yankee captain Derek Jeter grew up in a supportive and diverse extended family.
Stephen King's Progressive Past
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Stephen King's Progressive Past
Author Stephen King learns an enlightening fact about his Southern ancestors' journey.
Courtney B. Vance's Fearless Ancestors
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Courtney B. Vance's Fearless Ancestors
Courtney B. Vance's fascinating family line goes back to a runaway slave turned soldier.
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