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Grandfather's Illegal Journal

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Grandfather's Illegal Journal

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Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company

Great Grandmother Sues Oil Company

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Hardworking Grandmother

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Hardworking Grandmother

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The Posen Family of Craftsmen

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The Posen Family of Craftsmen

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Grandpa's Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.

Grandpa's Journey to Bring Kids to the U.S.

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Political Roots

Political Roots

Political Roots

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Taking a Chance on America

Taking a Chance on America

Taking a Chance on America

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Catholic Divorce Scandal

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Catholic Divorce Scandal

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Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers

Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers

Glenn Close’s Relative Was Disowned by the Quakers

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Related to Royalty

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Grandmothers Great Spirit

Grandmothers Great Spirit

Grandmothers Great Spirit

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Finding Your Roots

Free People of Color

Issa Rae discovers that her ancestors were free people of color during the time of slavery.

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John Lewis and Cory Booker

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John Lewis and Cory Booker

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the pasts of politicians, John Lewis and Cory Booker.