Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.
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Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
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Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in Finding Your Roots on PBS!
For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Professor Gates has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Professor Gates has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis.
Rising From the Ashes Preview
Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
Far from Home
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Finding Your Roots: Season Nine
A new season of Finding Your Roots premieres January 3, 2023 8/7c! Tune in for all-new episodes as renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors.
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