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Maria Hinojosa’s Great-Great-Grandfather Was a Railway CEO
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Maria Hinojosa discovers that her great-great grandfather was an investor in railways.
Dr. Gates, Jr. Reveals He’s DNA Cousins with John Lithgow
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John Lithgow and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. are DNA cousins!
Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties
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Lee Daniels discovers surprising familial ties between his biological grandparents.
Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow
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Lee is shocked when his celebrity DNA cousin is revealed to be Mia Farrow.
One of the Most Prominent African Americans in Washington
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A newspaper article reveals the myriad accomplishments of Rebecca’s great-grandfather.
“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery
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"Passing" helps Rebecca Hall bring questions about her grandfather's ethnicity into focus.
Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection
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Lee Daniels learns about his ancestors’ very restrictive “free” existence in Delaware.
Rebecca Hall Discovers Her Ancestors’ Ethnicities
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The 1910 census holds clues about the true ethnicity of Rebecca Hall’s grandfather.
Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family
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An 1850 census may hold the key to Lee’s affinity to his grandma’s fun-loving family.
One Third White
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Gayle King discovers that she is one-third white and of European descent.
Sale of Slaves
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Jordan Peele learns new information about his ancestors.
Grandfathers History
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Gayle King learns of two men that could be her grandfather.
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