Homecomings Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actor Sterling K. Brown, comedian Sasheer Zamata and musician Jon Batiste discover the unexpected places their ancestors once called home, providing new insight into the people and places that made them who they are today.
Previews + Extras
Jon Batiste Ancestor Seen As "Property"
S6 E3 - 1m
Dr. Gate reveals a document in which Jon Batiste's third great-grandfather, at age 3, is listed on a ledger as being someone’s "property."
Jon Batiste’s Ancestor Signs Name With “X”
S6 E3 - 1m 3s
In this powerful moment, Jon Batiste discovers his ancestor signed his name with “X” when registering to vote.
Jon Batiste's Grandmother Moves to Oregon
S6 E3 - 1m 28s
Dr. Gates reveals a fascinating, yet little known aspect of the Africa American experience, that led to Jon Batiste's grandmother moving across the country
Sterling K. Brown Recalls Last Moment He Saw His Dad Alive
S6 E3 - 1m 31s
Sterling K. Brown emotionally recalls seeing his Dad for the last time before his death.
Sterling K. Brown Learns About His Grandmother's Death
S6 E3 - 1m 1s
Sterling K. Brown learns that his father, who passed away when Sterling was only 10 years old, also lost a parent at a very young age.
Sterling K. Brown Discovers Rare Roots
S6 E3 - 48s
It is a rarity to uncover a native-born African identified in the ancestry of black Americans, which is exactly what we found with Sterling K. Brown.
Sasheer Zamata's Great-Grandfather Founded the Town of Fargo
S6 E3 - 1m 21s
Sasheer Zamata discovers that her great-grandfather, former slave Leroy Washington Mahon, used 40 acres of his farm to a found a town for black homeowners.
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