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Courtney B. Vance's Fearless Ancestors

Season 2 Episode 1

Courtney B. Vance's fascinating family line goes back to a runaway slave turned soldier.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces Courtney B. Vance's fascinating family line back to a runaway slave turned Union Army soldier. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 2 premieres Tuesday, September 23 on PBS (check local listings).

AIR DATE 9/23/14

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About Finding Your Roots

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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Broadcast Dates

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Thursday, Jun 19 at 5am TPT 2
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Saturday, Jun 21 at 5pm TPT 2
#1001 - Born to Sing |
Monday, Jun 23 at 4pm TPT 2
#903 - Secret Lives |
Tuesday, Jun 24 at 7pm TPT 2
#903 - Secret Lives |
Wednesday, Jun 25 at 1am TPT 2

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