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The Rattlesnake
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The Rattlesnake
Harry Connick Jr. learns about his ancestor, an infamous 18th-century American privateer.
Musical Royalty
1:27
Musical Royalty
Branford Marsalis discusses his relative, a pioneering jazz bassist from New Orleans.
Education | A Willing Association
6:18
Education | A Willing Association
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans.
One Third White
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One Third White
Gayle King discovers that she is one-third white and of European descent.
Free People of Color
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Free People of Color
Issa Rae finds out that her relatives were free people of color during the time of s
Great Grandfather Died in Battle
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Great Grandfather Died in Battle
Issa Rae discovers that her Great Grandfather died in battle.
Twisted Family History
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Twisted Family History
Issa Rae discovers a twisted family history.
Grandfathers History
1:25
Grandfathers History
Gayle King learns of two men that could be her grandfather.
Stronger Sense of Pride
1:05
Stronger Sense of Pride
Jordan Peele discovers his ancestors were slaves.
Sale of Slaves
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Sale of Slaves
Jordan Peele learns new information about his ancestors.
Biracial Grandmother
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Biracial Grandmother
Gayle King shares how little she knows of her great-grandfather.
John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal
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John Lithgow’s Ongoing Cousin Reveal
John Lithgow learns that he is distant cousins with Clint Eastwood and other celebrities.
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