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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“The slave went free, stood a brief moment in the sun and then moved back again toward slavery.” – I explore W.E.B Dubois’ poignant definition of Reconstruction, and more on this complicated time period in American history in #ReconstructionPBS. Premiering Tuesday, April 9 at 9/8c 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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Happy Mother’s Day! #FindingYourRoots has had many guests share the stories of their Mothers. In this clip Jim Gaffigan shares a lovely recount of who his Mother was, “There was a selflessness that was staggering." | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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We are celebrating #NationalGenealogyDay all weekend long by highlighting some of the favorite DNA cousin reveals shown on #FindingYourRoots! See more DNA cousin reveals on our Tik Tok. https://www.tiktok.com/@findingyourroots | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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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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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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