The comedian talks about the challenges of researching his roots for his new docuseries, “Finding Kamau.”

“Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu” debuts today.

The “United Shades of America” host interviewed the iconic “Roots” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” actor for Mother Jones’ May/June 2016 issue. 

The host of CNN’s “United Shades of America” also took a swipe at Larry Wilmore’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner remarks when he appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” last night. 

With a new CNN docu-series, “United Shades of America,” and Showtime stand-up special, “Semi-Prominent Negro,” Bell continues to serve up his unique brand of race talk through the lens of never-mean jokes.

Bell’s new show, “United Shades of America,” premieres on CNN on April 24.