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 First African Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia was founded in 1773 and is one of the first Black run institutions on record in the United States. #ThurmondTillman and I discuss this church’s history in the first night of #BlackChurchPBS, which premieres February 16 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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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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