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Rita learns about her grandfather's criminal charges and trying adulthood.
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Joy Behar's grandparents move to America and forge a new life.
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Michael Imperioli learns about his maternal great grandfather's death as a train worker in New York.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.
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Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.
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Even today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.
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Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death.
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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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Dr. Gates reveals why Jon Batiste's grandmothermoved from Georgia to Oregon.
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Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor signed his name with “X” when registering to vote.
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Henry Lewis Gates Jr. talks through Melissa's Great-grandfather's death and how it affecte
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Eric talks about getting his work ethic from his dad and grandfather.
