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.
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Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, and Soledad O’Brien discover surprising roots.
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Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, and John Turturro meet ancestors who made immense sacrifices.
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Ava DuVernay, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Questlove discover unexpected family histories.
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Finding Your Roots: Season Six
Finding Your Roots: Season Six, Tuesdays at 8/7c on PBS (check local listings).
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