"They dedicated their lives, their souls, and their bodies to the struggle for equality and the fight for justice." Henry Louis Gates, Jr. remembers and honors C. T. Vivian and John Lewis. | PBS
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"They dedicated their lives, their souls, and their bodies to the struggle for equality and the fight for justice." Henry Louis Gates, Jr. remembers and honors C. T. Vivian and John Lewis. | PBS
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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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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Reels
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Schedule Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Speak | HWA Speakers
Schedule Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Speak | HWA Speakers
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Explore Africa's extraordinary history and breathtaking beauty in #AfricasCivilizationsPBS 🌍 on PBS. Watch on your local station, online, or on the app! 📺 💻 📱 http://bit.ly/WatchAfricaVideos | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Explore Africa's extraordinary history and breathtaking beauty in #AfricasCivilizationsPBS 🌍 on PBS. Watch on your local station, online, or on the app! 📺 💻 📱 http://bit.ly/WatchAfricaVideos | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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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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"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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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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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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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on the Importance of Genealogy | Video | Amanpour & Company | PBS
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on the Importance of Genealogy | Video | Amanpour & Company | PBS
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. Puts Al Roker on Spot For Canceling 'Finding Your Roots' Appearance
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Puts Al Roker on Spot For Canceling 'Finding Your Roots' Appearance
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Don't Forget! The all-new, star-studded season of #FindingYourRoots premieres on Oct 3 on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Don't Forget! The all-new, star-studded season of #FindingYourRoots premieres on Oct 3 on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In 2021, Juneteenth became a national holiday – but it has actually been celebrated for more than 150 years, a tradition kept alive by Black people in Texas. This is the history of the holiday. https://cbsn.ws/39ExVMB | CBS News
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In 2021, Juneteenth became a national holiday – but it has actually been celebrated for more than 150 years, a tradition kept alive by Black people in Texas. This is the history of the holiday. https://cbsn.ws/39ExVMB | CBS News
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Introducing GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE. This new four-part series explores the African American movement over the 20th and 21st centuries and how this collective search for freedom has shaped our nation. Tune into the premiere on January 28 at 9/8c only on PBS! #GreatMigrationsPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Introducing GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE. This new four-part series explores the African American movement over the 20th and 21st centuries and how this collective search for freedom has shaped our nation. Tune into the premiere on January 28 at 9/8c only on PBS! #GreatMigrationsPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and other experts reflect on black America since MLK | Brookings
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and other experts reflect on black America since MLK | Brookings
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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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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 honor of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Stacey Holman and my new doc #BlackChurchPBS, I’m playing gospel in a word. Join me in watching on Feb 16 & 17 9/8 CT only on PBS. | John Legend
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In honor of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Stacey Holman and my new doc #BlackChurchPBS, I’m playing gospel in a word. Join me in watching on Feb 16 & 17 9/8 CT only on PBS. | John Legend
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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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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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Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks ‘Finding Your Roots’ Season 11
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks ‘Finding Your Roots’ Season 11
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Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. reflects on what he discovered about our @JoyVBehar's family history on her episode of 'Finding Your Roots,' and the underlying message of the show: "We are all immigrants." | The View
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Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. reflects on what he discovered about our @JoyVBehar's family history on her episode of 'Finding Your Roots,' and the underlying message of the show: "We are all immigrants." | The View
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Instagram: "“When we stand together, we are a formidable force.” My latest history series, BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY, is a unifying and powerful story, premiering February 2026 on @PBS. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS"
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Instagram: "“When we stand together, we are a formidable force.” My latest history series, BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY, is a unifying and powerful story, premiering February 2026 on @PBS. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS"
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Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Documentaries & Series
Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Documentaries & Series
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
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Finding Your Roots | Season Four Official Trailer | PBS
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Finding Your Roots | Season Four Official Trailer | PBS
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The Black Church | Inside Look | PBS
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The Black Church | Inside Look | PBS
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Henry Louis Gates: Genealogy and African American History
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Henry Louis Gates: Genealogy and African American History
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Questlove Discovers His Original African Ancestry
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Questlove Discovers His Original African Ancestry
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Bill Gates: The 2021 60 Minutes interview
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Bill Gates: The 2021 60 Minutes interview
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Finding Your Roots: The Official Companion to the PBS Series
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Finding Your Roots: The Official Companion to the PBS Series
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
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