African American Lives 2

This is the second installment of the popular PBS series that delves into the family history of each of its participants. This year's participants are

Linda Johnson-Rice - President and CEO of Johnson Publishing Co., Inc.

Don Cheadle - Award-winning actor

Chris Rock - Award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and director

Tom Joyner - Nationally syndicated radio host

Peter Gomes - Minister and Harvard theologian

Maya Angelou - World-renowned and award-winning poet

Morgan Freeman - Award-winning actor, producer, and director

Jackie Joyner-Kersee - World-class Olympian

Tina Turner - Rock and Roll icon

Kathleen Henderson - One of over 2000 applicants selected to partake in the program

Bliss Broyard - Best-selling author and freelance writer

African American Lives 2 premieres Wednesday, February 6 at 9PM ET. Check your local listings. Be sure to also click on "Programs A-Z" for more programs for the month of February.