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Carole King's Ancestral Immigration Story
2:26
Thanks to a mysterious helper, Carole King's Polish grandparents gained entry to the US.
Nas' Enslaved Roots: "A Receipt for a Human Being"
2:52
Nas encounters his 3rd Great-Grandmother's Bill of Sale, a devastatingly telling document.
Valerie Jarrett's Groundbreaking Great-Grandfather
2:55
Valerie Jarrett digs into the family history of her legendary Great-Grandfather.
Angela Bassett's Emancipated Ancestors
3:03
Angela Bassett follows her ancestors' journey from slavery through emancipation.
In Search of Freedom Preview: Shonda Rhimes
1:09
Watch Shonda Rhimes in episode three of Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
In Search of Freedom Preview: Maya Rudolph
1:20
See Maya Rudolph in episode three of Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
In Search of Freedom Preview: Keenen Ivory Wayans
1:39
Keenen Ivory Wayans explores his family history in Finding Your Roots: Season Three.
Deepak Chopra's Ancestral Pilgrimage
2:19
Henry Louis Gates Jr. travels to the Ganges River, uncovering details about Chopra's past.
Adrian Grenier's Conquistador Ancestor
1:35
Actor Adrian Grenier learns about about his Conquistador ancestor.
Michelle Rodriguez's Puerto Rican Roots
1:02
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces actress Michelle Rodriguez's Puetro Rican roots.
Education | The Last Conquistador
5:54
Adrian Grenier learns about his maternal eleventh great-grandfather.
Billie Jean King's Grandmother's Secret
3:16
Tennis champ Billie Jean King discovers a secret buried in her Grandmother's past.
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