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    The Honorable Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of The Obama Foundation where she is overseeing the creation of a new world-class cultural and civic institution on Chicago’s south side, and the Foundation’s programs that inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. Ms. Jarrett is also a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School and the author of the New York Times bestselling book Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward. Jarrett is the Board Chairman of Civic Nation and serves on the boards of Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc., Ralph Lauren Corporation, Sweetgreen, Inc., Ariel Investments, The University of Chicago, and the Sesame Street Workshop. Jarrett also serves on the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Advisory Board, the Bank of America Enterprise Executive Development Council, and the Microsoft Advisory Council. 

    Ms. Jarrett was the Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009-2017, making her the longest-serving senior advisor to a president in history. She oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Chaired the White House Council on Women and

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    Finding Your Roots

    In Search of Our Fathers
    S2 Ep1 | 53m 11s

    Uncover the paternal ancestry of Stephen King, Gloria Reuben and Courtney B. Vance.

    Born Champions
    S2 Ep2 | 53m 11s

    Examine the ancestral origins of athletes Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King and Rebecca Lobo.

    Our American Storytellers
    S2 Ep3 | 53m 1s

    Learn about the lives of the forebears of Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper & Anna Deavere Smith.

    Roots of Freedom
    S2 Ep4 | 52m 40s

    The ancestors of Khandi Alexander and Ben Jealous fight for freedom.

    The Melting Pot
    S2 Ep5 | 52m 40s

    Three chefs cook the food of their ancestors.

    We Come from People
    S2 Ep6 | 53m 1s

    Trace the roots of Nas, Angela Bassett and Valerie Jarrett into the heart of slavery.

    The British Invasion
    S2 Ep8 | 52m 20s

    Explore the British influence in the lives of Deepak Chopra, Sally Field and Sting.

    Ancient Roots
    S2 Ep9 | 52m 51s

    Trace the histories of Tina Fey, David Sedaris and George Stephanopoulos.

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    Finding Your Roots

    Fri, Feb 218:00 P.M.The Exercises That Bind     NH Survey (11.2)

    Henry Prizefighter Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Push & Dax Shepard - a wed couple who whose ancestors had set on remarkable similarities.

    Sat, Feb 2212:00 A.M.The Powers that be That Bind     NH Tackle (11.2)

    Henry Prizefighter Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Alarm clock & Dax Shepard - a wed couple who whose ancestors had selected remarkable similarities.

    Sat, Feb 227:00 P.M.The Bid That Bind     NH Tackle (11.2)

    Henry Prizefighter Gates, Jr. meets actors Kristen Tinkle & Dax Shepard - a wed couple who whose ancestors had intensely remarkable similarities.

    Sun, Feb 235:00 P.M.The Furnish That Bind     NHPBS (11.1)

    Henry Louis Enterpriser, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell & Dax Astronaut - a married twosome who whose ancestors esoteric some singular similarities.

    Sun, Feb 239:00 P.M.The Ties Avoid Bind     NH World (11.3)

    Henry Louis Entrepreneur, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell & Dax Dramatist - a married span who whose ancestors abstruse some uncommon similarities.

    Mon, Feb 241:00 A.M.The Ties Think it over Bind     NH World (11.3)

    Henry Louis Entrepreneur, Jr. meets actors Kristen Bell & Dax Astronaut - a married duo who