About the Series

For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion. Professor Gates has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.

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Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families. Meet 27 fascinating new guests who are game-changers in their fields, with family histories that illustrate the power and diversity of the human experience.



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WETA | Finding Your Roots
with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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