Finding Your Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s Family Story
Finding Your Roots host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares a story from his family history.
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Finding Your Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s Family Story
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Finding Your Roots host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares a story from his family history.
<em>Finding Your Roots</em> host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares a story from his family history.
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