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Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
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Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden Past
Justina Machado learns her grandfather was sent to prison because of a relationship.
A Bad Lot
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A Bad Lot
A London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A Bad Lot."
Marc Maron's Relationship with His Grandmother
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Marc Maron's Relationship with His Grandmother
Marc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life.
Jon Batiste's Grandmother Moves to Oregon
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Jon Batiste's Grandmother Moves to Oregon
Dr. Gates reveals why Jon Batiste's grandmothermoved from Georgia to Oregon.
Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother's Death
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Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother's Death
Sterling K. Brown learns that his father also lost a parent at a very young age.
Family Work Ethic
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Family Work Ethic
Eric talks about getting his work ethic from his dad and grandfather.
Eric’s Kansas Roots
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Eric’s Kansas Roots
Henry Lewis Gates Jr. reveals the first member of Eric's family to come to Kansas.
Anjelica's 5th Great Grandfather
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Anjelica's 5th Great Grandfather
Anjelica learns that her 5th Great Grandfather freed his slaves in his last will.
Seth Meyers | Meet Mejer Trakianski
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Seth Meyers | Meet Mejer Trakianski
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Seth Meyers.
Tulsi Gabbard | Lava Spreads Over Savai’i
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Tulsi Gabbard | Lava Spreads Over Savai’i
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family history of Tulsi Gabbard.
Michael Strahan | Related to Royalty
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Michael Strahan | Related to Royalty
Dr. Gates traces the family history of Michael Strahan.
LL Cool J in Family Reunions
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LL Cool J in Family Reunions
Watch LL Cool J discover his great-great-grandparents were free on Finding Your Roots.
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