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Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From Romania to NY
4:48
A look at Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s Jewish ancestors’ migration from Romania to the U.S.A.
Education | Facing Muslim Stereotypes after 9/11
3:43
Sheikh Yasir Qadhi describes hatred and stereotypes encountered after September 11, 2001.
The Growth of Islam in America
0:43
Yasir Qadhi discusses the growth of Islam over the past 40 years in the city of Houston.
Alan Dershowitz's Lifesaving Family Synagogue
3:08
Alan Dershowitz discovers the crucial role his family's synagogue played during WWII.
Aarón Sánchez's Revolutionary Roots
2:44
Aarón Sánchez learns that his family immigrated to the US because of the revolution.
Valerie Jarrett's Groundbreaking Great-Grandfather
2:55
Valerie Jarrett digs into the family history of her legendary Great-Grandfather.
Tom Colicchio's Ideal Family Dinner
1:26
Tom Colicchio meets his Italian ancestors.
The Jealous Family Freedom Papers
2:20
Benjamin Jealous discovers his family's first freed ancestor.
Michelle Rodriguez's Puerto Rican Roots
1:02
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces actress Michelle Rodriguez's Puetro Rican roots.
Pueblo Ancestors
1:29
Linda Chavez learns about her ancestors who were Pueblo.
Education | Wanda Sykes’s Free Ancestors
6:47
A look at how Wanda’s black ancestors became free in the 1600s.
Early Stand-Up Experience
1:00
Comedian Wanda Sykes recalls a poorly-received stand-up routine early on in her career.
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