📖 Henry Louis Gates Jr has been hosting Finding Your Roots for over 10 YEARS! 📺 But how did this man become such an icon? What made him focus on genealogy? And how did he become the host with the most!? 📍 You can watch new episodes of Season 12 of Finding Your Roots, Tuesdays at 8PM, on Valley PBS! #HenryLouisGatesJr #FindingYourRoots #ValleyPBS #Genealogy #PBS #BlackHistoryMonth | ValleyPBS
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📖 Henry Louis Gates Jr has been hosting Finding Your Roots for over 10 YEARS! 📺 But how did this man become such an icon? What made him focus on genealogy? And how did he become the host with the most!? 📍 You can watch new episodes of Season 12 of Finding Your Roots, Tuesdays at 8PM, on Valley PBS! #HenryLouisGatesJr #FindingYourRoots #ValleyPBS #Genealogy #PBS #BlackHistoryMonth | ValleyPBS
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In tonight’s episode of Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, we explore how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film, and fighting fascism from the 1920s to 1950s, navigating divides while shaping culture and justice. Learn more tonight at 9/8c only on @pbs. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In tonight’s episode of Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, we explore how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film, and fighting fascism from the 1920s to 1950s, navigating divides while shaping culture and justice. Learn more tonight at 9/8c only on @pbs. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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NEW AGE NEW ME. I’m turning a whole year older today and embracing all the new adventures! Cheers to new beginnings, fresh goals, and a fabulous year ahead! 🎉✨ | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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NEW AGE NEW ME. I’m turning a whole year older today and embracing all the new adventures! Cheers to new beginnings, fresh goals, and a fabulous year ahead! 🎉✨ | 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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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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If you shake your family tree, a few nuts are sure to fall out. #FindingYourRoots is happy that some delightfully nutty comedians have fallen into our orbit over the past decade. Here are a few of them, sharing when they first realized they were funny. Happy April Fools Day 😂! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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If you shake your family tree, a few nuts are sure to fall out. #FindingYourRoots is happy that some delightfully nutty comedians have fallen into our orbit over the past decade. Here are a few of them, sharing when they first realized they were funny. Happy April Fools Day 😂! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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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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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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"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 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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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on the Importance of Genealogy | Video | Amanpour & Company | PBS
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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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Coming very soon! My new docuseries #GospelPBS premieres Monday, February 12th & Tuesday, February 13th at 8/9c 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. on lasting success of ‘Finding Your Roots’
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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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It’s my 75th birthday today! Grateful for another year of family, friends, and histories that remind me how connected we all are. Excited to see what wonderful experiences this age will bring to me ❤️ | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In honor of the 94th #AcademyAwards tonight, here is a look back at a few of our Oscar-winning guests on #FindingYourRoots.🏆 Best of luck to all of tonight's nominees! You can catch #ReginaKing's episode premiering on PBS on Tuesday, April 12! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Last night I shared a very special clue on @jeopardy! Hands up if you got it right.🙋🏽‍♂️ | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, we gather a group of Friends, Journalists, Teachers, Novelists, Chefs and Rabbis to talk about the deeply intertwined histories and stories that have connected these two communities across generations. Join us tomorrow, February 3 at 9/8c only on @pbs. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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A sincere thank you from me and everyone here at #FindingYourRoots for ten wonderful years! It has been an honor and privilege to showcase these incredible genealogical stories and help our guests fill in the missing pages of their book of life. I look forward to many more! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Another year older today, so I have to make sure I put on my best suit to celebrate 🎂🎉😂 | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Today is the last day to vote for BLACK HISTORY IN TWO MINUTES (or so) in The Webby Awards! We are in two categories, Best Documentary Podcast: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2020/podcasts/general-series/documentary AND Best Education/Discovery Social Video: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2020/social/social-video/education-discovery So be sure to vote in both today! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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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., host and executive producer of #FindingYourRoots on PBS, stops by TODAY to talk about the upcoming 12th season. He opens up about why he believes the genealogy show continues to resonate with so many people. | Today Show
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The Emmy-nominated FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is coming back! Take a peek at the next season, premiering January 7, 2025 on PBS. La série télévisée nominée aux Emmy, FINDING YOUR ROOTS, avec le Dr Henry Louis Gates Jr. est de retour! Jetez un œil à la prochaine saison qui sort le 7 janvier 2025 sur PBS. | Ancestry
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Celebrating #Juneteenth with our quick CBSNews history lesson! Share this video and help spread the *true* story of the emancipation of enslaved people after the Civil War. Watch my whole CBS News appearance discussing the significance and history of #Juneteenth here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6unHgUZ6IA | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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