Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History takes you on a journey through the shared triumphs and tragedies of two communities whose stories are deeply connected. I’m pleased to share this work with you in our four-part series, premiering TONIGHT at 9/8c only on PBS! #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History takes you on a journey through the shared triumphs and tragedies of two communities whose stories are deeply connected. I’m pleased to share this work with you in our four-part series, premiering TONIGHT at 9/8c only on PBS! #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Tune in tomorrow night to see actors and married couple #KristenBell and #DaxShepard as they uncover surprising connections in their family trees! Discover the stories of soldiers and settlers which compelled Kristen and Dax to reimagine their heritage. Don’t miss this fascinating episode of #FindingYourRoots! Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c to watch this new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Tune in tomorrow night to see actors and married couple #KristenBell and #DaxShepard as they uncover surprising connections in their family trees! Discover the stories of soldiers and settlers which compelled Kristen and Dax to reimagine their heritage. Don’t miss this fascinating episode of #FindingYourRoots! Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c to watch this new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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It was such a delight to sit down with the ladies of The Real yesterday! Who remembers one of our first #FindingYourRoots stories about Oprah Winfrey's great-great grandfather? Watch all-new episodes on Tuesdays at 8|7c on PBS. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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It was such a delight to sit down with the ladies of The Real yesterday! Who remembers one of our first #FindingYourRoots stories about Oprah Winfrey's great-great grandfather? Watch all-new episodes on Tuesdays at 8|7c on PBS. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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For #BHM, we partnered with ATTN: to have historian and genealogy expert, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. set the record straight on African American family history misconceptions. | Ancestry
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For #BHM, we partnered with ATTN: to have historian and genealogy expert, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. set the record straight on African American family history misconceptions. | Ancestry
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Henry Louis "Skip" Gates, Jr.'s Biography
Henry Louis "Skip" Gates, Jr.'s Biography
Apr 29, 2013
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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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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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Henry Louis Gates Jr. explains how Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas' family came to be in the United States through his notorious family tree. Henry Louis Gates Jr. se sert de l’arbre généalogique notoire de l’acteur Michael Douglas, qui a reçu un Oscar, pour expliquer comment la famille de celui-ci s’est installée aux États-Unis. | Ancestry
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One of the best things to do while researching your ancestry is to talk to living relatives, especially the older generations. They may be able to help you focus your search for birth, death, and marriage records. Watch #FindingYourRoots, Tuesdays at 8/7c on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on connecting history in ‘Finding Your Roots’
Jan 6, 2025
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Dr Henry Louis Gates Jr. discovers the truth of an amazing family rumor for actor Ty Burrell, on this episode of Finding Your Roots. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wA4kzq Ancestry is a proud sponsor of Finding Your Roots. | Ancestry
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Friends, I’m on JEOPARDY tonight! What a delight to film these special #Jeopardy clues and share it all with you! P.S. This is my first time doing a voice over - how’d I do?! 😂😂 Jeopardy! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Did a deep dive into my family history—turns out, groove is hereditary! Hitting the #KendrickLamar dance like it’s in my DNA. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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I’m not lying! We are casting right NOW. I cannot wait to see the extraordinary person who will be seated across from me To enter for your chance to be on Finding Your Roots Season 10 go to http://findingyourrootscasting.com for more information. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on the Importance of Genealogy | Video | Amanpour & Company | PBS
Jan 16, 2020
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An inside look at how PBS host Henry Louis Gates Jr. met Pope Leo
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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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Actress Hattie McDaniel, whose family had a long history of westward migration, was among those who moved to Los Angeles to further their careers in Hollywood. In 1945, just a few years after her historic Academy Award win, she and other Black celebrities who had purchased mansions in the neighborhood of West Adams were sued by the local white homeowners association for violating restrictive covenants. This threatened their ability to stay. But McDaniel used her time and home to work closely wit
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Apr 15, 2025
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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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Can you believe it? John Lithgow and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. are DNA cousins. Watch the full episode at PBS.org/FindingYourRoots. #FindingYourRoots | Finding Your Roots
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. Shares a Look at 'Finding Your Roots' S12
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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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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors. Stream Finding Your Roots now on the PBS Video app. | PBS
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A Series First: Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s Family History Unveiled | Finding Your Roots | Ancestry®
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Henry Louis Gates: Genealogy and African American History
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