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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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
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. . 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!
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“Even though he couldn’t read, and he couldn’t write, he could feel.” #ReginaKing sheds tears of joy while reading the voter registration card of her third-great-grandfather who registered only two years after slavery ended. Watch this powerful episode of #FindingYourRoots with Regina and #DamonLindelof of Watchmen HBO now on pbs.org/findingyourroots or the PBS Video App! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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“Even though he couldn’t read, and he couldn’t write, he could feel.” #ReginaKing sheds tears of joy while reading the voter registration card of her third-great-grandfather who registered only two years after slavery ended. Watch this powerful episode of #FindingYourRoots with Regina and #DamonLindelof of Watchmen HBO now on pbs.org/findingyourroots or the PBS Video App! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Tune in for all-new episodes as Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests. Finding Your Roots airs Tuesdays at 8/7c and streams on the PBS Video app! | PBS
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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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“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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"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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“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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BIG NEWS: our #FindingYourRoots Season 12 Trailer has arrived❗️Gear up to witness never-before-seen cousin reveals, deeply heartfelt connections and shocking ancestral stories. This season is unforgettable and we can’t wait for you to see it. 📺: Finding Your Roots premieres January 6, 2026 at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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