S1, E9: Most African-Americans struggle to trace their ancestors beyond Emancipation, but what if you descend from the tiny handful of free black people who evaded bondage? Musician John Legend and comedian Wanda Sykes discover the stories of their free black ancestors, while host Professor Gates and his 98-year old friend Margarett Cooper delve into the mysteries shrouding the free people of colour in their family trees.

Starring John Legend, Wanda Sykes