Finding Your Roots (2012)

Episode Overview

Title: John Legend and Wanda Sykes Plot: Many African Americans find it challenging to connect with their heritage prior to Emancipation, as slavery severed names and familial connections. However, what about the descendants of the few free Black individuals who avoided enslavement during that dark period? Musician John Legend and comedian Wanda Sykes uncover the remarkable histories of their previously unknown free Black ancestors. Meanwhile, Professor Gates and his 98-year-old companion Margarett Cooper explore the enigmatic legacies of free people of color hidden within their genealogies.