Henry Louis Gates Jr. On Lasting Success of ‘Finding Your Roots’
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. On Lasting Success of ‘Finding Your Roots’
Henry Louis Gates Jr., host and executive producer of “Finding Your Roots” on PBS, stops by TODAY to talk about the upcoming 12th season. He opens up about why he believes the genealogy show continues...
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Recuerdos y Raíces: Cultura y Diversión entre Amigos
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“Even though he couldn’t read, and he couldn’t write, he could feel.” #ReginaKing sheds tears of joy while reading the voter registration card of her third-great-grandfather who registered only two years after slavery ended. Watch this powerful episode of #FindingYourRoots with Regina and #DamonLindelof of Watchmen HBO now on pbs.org/findingyourroots or the PBS Video App! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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“Even though he couldn’t read, and he couldn’t write, he could feel.” #ReginaKing sheds tears of joy while reading the voter registration card of her third-great-grandfather who registered only two years after slavery ended. Watch this powerful episode of #FindingYourRoots with Regina and #DamonLindelof of Watchmen HBO now on pbs.org/findingyourroots or the PBS Video App! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. interviews his first ever guest from New Zealand, as he explores the remarkable family tree of actress, Melanie Lynskey. Henry Louis Gates Jr. s’entretient avec son tout premier invité néo-zélandais, alors qu’il explore l’arbre généalogique remarquable de l’actrice Melanie Lynskey. | Ancestry
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. interviews his first ever guest from New Zealand, as he explores the remarkable family tree of actress, Melanie Lynskey. Henry Louis Gates Jr. s’entretient avec son tout premier invité néo-zélandais, alors qu’il explore l’arbre généalogique remarquable de l’actrice Melanie Lynskey. | Ancestry
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Discovered Pope Leo is Related to Madonna, Angelina Jolie and More
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Discovered Pope Leo is Related to Madonna, Angelina Jolie and More
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For the first time ever, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. becomes the guest on his own show! Watch as groundbreaking DNA research uncovers deep family mysteries for both him and Laurence Fishburne in an unforgettable episode of Finding Your Roots. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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For the first time ever, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. becomes the guest on his own show! Watch as groundbreaking DNA research uncovers deep family mysteries for both him and Laurence Fishburne in an unforgettable episode of Finding Your Roots. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Discovered Pope Leo is Related to Madonna, Angelina Jolie and More
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Discovered Pope Leo is Related to Madonna, Angelina Jolie and More
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For the first time ever, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. becomes the guest on his own show! Watch as groundbreaking DNA research uncovers deep family mysteries for both him and Laurence Fishburne in an unforgettable episode of Finding Your Roots. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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For the first time ever, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. becomes the guest on his own show! Watch as groundbreaking DNA research uncovers deep family mysteries for both him and Laurence Fishburne in an unforgettable episode of Finding Your Roots. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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John Lewis has crossed over the final bridge. The last of the "Big Six" civil rights leaders is gone. If courage had a name, it was his, and he leaves us at a time when the stakes of all he struggled for could not be higher. For John Lewis, voting was sacramental, and he shed his blood for us to exercise this most fundamental of rights. Forevermore, generations, starting with this one, will honor him by casting their ballots, a secular communion meant to strengthen our democracy. His roar as 'th
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John Lewis has crossed over the final bridge. The last of the "Big Six" civil rights leaders is gone. If courage had a name, it was his, and he leaves us at a time when the stakes of all he struggled for could not be higher. For John Lewis, voting was sacramental, and he shed his blood for us to exercise this most fundamental of rights. Forevermore, generations, starting with this one, will honor him by casting their ballots, a secular communion meant to strengthen our democracy. His roar as 'th
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Composer writer Walter Robinson is Creative Director for the Dexter Avenue King Legacy Foundation, whose vision is non-violent democratic processes that enhance opportunities for underserved communities of color throughout the Deep South, including Historically Black Colleges. His video VOTE NO MATTER WHAT aims to inspire participation in democracy especially among young adults in rural and urban regions. Robinson’s song and video "PREAMBLE" was created to remind us of the foundational democrati
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Composer writer Walter Robinson is Creative Director for the Dexter Avenue King Legacy Foundation, whose vision is non-violent democratic processes that enhance opportunities for underserved communities of color throughout the Deep South, including Historically Black Colleges. His video VOTE NO MATTER WHAT aims to inspire participation in democracy especially among young adults in rural and urban regions. Robinson’s song and video "PREAMBLE" was created to remind us of the foundational democrati
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Today, we are celebrating the grand opening of The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors—our new, interactive space designed to inspire people to explore their family history and cultural heritage. As part of this special moment, we are proud to honor Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., whose decades of work have introduced millions to the power of family history through his PBS series, Finding Your Roots. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the field, we have named one of ou
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Today, we are celebrating the grand opening of The Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors—our new, interactive space designed to inspire people to explore their family history and cultural heritage. As part of this special moment, we are proud to honor Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., whose decades of work have introduced millions to the power of family history through his PBS series, Finding Your Roots. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the field, we have named one of ou
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"It's through understanding and reckoning with our national story that we can overcome the darkness of our past, and of this present moment and build a better society for all Americans."— Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Professor Gates has made three of his documentary series available to stream for free. Find links to those programs in the comments below or stream them on the app. | PBS SoCal
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on the Importance of Genealogy | Video | Amanpour & Company | PBS
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Happy Juneteenth. Today we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this day with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | PBS
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BIG NEWS: our #FindingYourRoots Season 12 Trailer has arrived❗️Gear up to witness never-before-seen cousin reveals, deeply heartfelt connections and shocking ancestral stories. This season is unforgettable and we can’t wait for you to see it. 📺: Finding Your Roots premieres January 6, 2026 at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of chefs Jose Andres & Sean Sherman on FINDING YOUR ROOTS - October 11 at 8 pm - WOUB Public Media
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It’s my 75th birthday today! Grateful for another year of family, friends, and histories that remind me how connected we all are. Excited to see what wonderful experiences this age will bring to me ❤️ | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Last night I shared a very special clue on @jeopardy! Hands up if you got it right.🙋🏽‍♂️ | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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A sincere thank you from me and everyone here at #FindingYourRoots for ten wonderful years! It has been an honor and privilege to showcase these incredible genealogical stories and help our guests fill in the missing pages of their book of life. I look forward to many more! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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“In a time when division dominates the headlines, storytelling still has the power to unite us” Thank you @televisionacad and Cris Abrego for highlighting the powerful and crucial work of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Celebrating #Juneteenth with our quick CBSNews history lesson! Share this video and help spread the *true* story of the emancipation of enslaved people after the Civil War. Watch my whole CBS News appearance discussing the significance and history of #Juneteenth here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6unHgUZ6IA | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps celebrities uncover their ancestral histories and family secrets in the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots.” The Harvard professor reflects on how his younger self would not believe where life ended up taking him. #HenryLouisGates #SkipGates #FindingYourRoots #CelebrityInterview #AARP | AARP
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Do you know this photo? I’ve seen it thousands of times as this image of the Arthur family has been used for decades to symbolize the Great Migration of the 1920s. For tonight’s premiere episode of #GreatMigrationsPBS, I sit down with the descendants of the Arthur family to hear the often untold story of their relatives pictured. Tune in tonight for #GreatMigrationsPBS at 9/8c - only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise,” Henry Louis Gates Jr. tells the story of the triumphs and struggles of being black in America. We’re proud to share his vision of a more diverse and inclusive society. http://go.bofa.com/sg24t | Bank of America
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. tests Jimmy’s celebrity family tree knowledge by asking which celebrities are distant cousins! | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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