Channel Title: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Channel Description: Director of The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research & Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University. PBS programs include Africa's Great Civilizations, Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, and Finding Your Roots. #BlackAmericaPBS #AfricasCivilizationsPBS #FindingYourRoots <video> Michael Imperioli on His Legacy Description: “I really hope to share a legacy that keeps the connection to Italy.” After recording #MichaelImperioli’s episode of #FindingYourRoots, Michael shares his wish for future generations to keep a love and appreciation for Italy. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c to watch this new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on @PBS! </video> <video> Lea Salonga Reveals That Tackling Her Most Famous Role Wasn't an Easy Decision Description: Lea Salonga shares some of her inner dialogue when deciding whether to take on the role of dialogue Kim in Miss Saigon. 🎵 Lea took the role and her performance as Kim ultimately led to a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical! 🏆 Stream the full episode now using the @PBS app or go to pbs.org/findingyourroots! </video> <video> You really don’t need to worry about me… Description: I’ve been doing this for over 11 years! 😂 Tune into the premiere of #FindingYourRoots on January 7, 2025 at 8/7c only on @PBS! </video> <video> Amanda Seyfried Discovers Her Fellow, Famous DNA Cousin Description: #AmandaSeyfried turns the page to discover her #DNAcousin is #AmyRyan! Stream the full episode now using the @PBS app or go to pbs.org/findingyourroots! </video> <video> JoyBehar Shares the Best Advice She’s Received from a Family Member Description: henrylouisgates #JoyBehar shares with us the best advice she’s received from a family member—wise words you’ll want to hear! 😂 Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c to watch this new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on @PBS! </video> <video> Lea Salonga on Taking Risks and Redefining Her Career with Miss Saigon | Finding Your Roots Description: In this clip from the Season 11 premiere of PBS's "Finding Your Roots," Lea Salonga reflects on the pivotal decision to take the lead role in Miss Saigon. She shares her deep concerns about how the conservative audiences in the Philippines might perceive her shift from a wholesome child performer to a role that challenged societal norms. Lea opens up about the fear of being branded as a "bold star" and grapples with the stark divide between wholesome and non-wholesome roles in her home country. Ultimately, she embraced the complexities of acting in the West, where a "gray area" allowed for greater creative freedom. Her courageous choice not only transformed her career but also led to her historic Tony Award win, becoming the first woman of Asian descent to achieve this honor. #FindingYourRoots #LeaSalonga #MissSaigon #PBS #tonyawards Don't miss the premiere of season 11 of "Finding Your Roots" on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7 PM ET on PBS. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. </video> <video> Michael Imperioli Discovers His Family’s Prohibition-Era Secrets | Finding Your Roots Description: In this clip from PBS's Finding Your Roots, Michael Imperioli delves into his family’s Prohibition-era history. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers wild stories of liquor storage, federal indictments, and illegal whiskey sales involving Michael’s relatives. The Sopranos star is stunned to learn how his ancestors navigated the challenges of Prohibition—choosing to operate in the shadows rather than shutting down their business. Michael reflects on these newfound stories and wonders how much his mother might know about this hidden chapter of their family’s past. #FindingYourRoots #MichaelImperioli #Prohibition #pbs This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. </video> <video> Stranger Than Fiction Preview | Finding Your Roots Description: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove, tracing lineages that run from a plantation in Maryland to a speakeasy in Washington, DC to a village in central China. Along the way, Amy and Rita reimagine themselves as they learn the true stories of the people who laid the groundwork for their success—and inspired their art. #FindingYourRoots #AmyTan #RitaDove #FamilyHistory #PBS #Genealogy This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. </video> <video> Joy Behar and Michael Imperioli, Next Up on Finding Your Roots Description: Explore the tiny villages of Calabria, Italy, as we trace the roots of talk show host #JoyBehar and actor #MichaelImperioli. ✨ 🇮🇹 This episode of #FindingYourRoots uncovers the challenges their ancestors faced and overcame on both sides of the Atlantic. Tune in tomorrow at 8/7c for this inspiring journey only on @PBS! </video> <video> We are preparing for a very exciting January! Description: ❄️ 😂 Get ready for an all-new season of #FindingYourRoots and my brand new historical series #GreatMigrationsPBS! ✨ </video> <video> Joy Behar Discovers Her Family’s Hometown Connections | Finding Your Roots Description: In this intriguing clip from PBS's Finding Your Roots, Joy Behar uncovers the fascinating story of her Italian roots. Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals her grandparents’ birth records, tracing her lineage back to the streets of Calabria. Joy learns that her maternal and paternal grandfathers lived just across the street from one another, a discovery that leaves her both amused and astonished. Watch as Joy connects with her family’s history and imagines what life was like for her ancestors in their tightly-knit community. Don’t miss this humorous and heartwarming moment from the upcoming episode! #FindingYourRoots #JoyBehar #FamilyHistory #pbs This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. </video> <video> Shocking Family Secret Revealed to Amanda Seyfried | Finding Your Roots Season 11 Premiere Description: In the Season 11 premiere of PBS's acclaimed series Finding Your Roots, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. guides Amanda Seyfried on an emotional journey into her ancestry. Discover the surprising and unsettling family secret that leaves the award-winning actress at a loss for words. Don't miss this powerful moment and more in the new season! This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. #FindingYourRoots #AmandaSeyfried #FamilySecrets #PBS </video> <video> Lea Salonga Discovers Her Family’s Forgotten Privileged Past | Finding Your Roots Description: In this clip from the Season 11 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Lea Salonga learns about her family’s surprising history of privilege and prosperity. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers stories of her grandmother’s once-comfortable life before tragedy struck, and a great-great-grandfather who served as a mayor in the 1870s. Lea reflects on how this legacy was lost over generations and shares her mother’s contrasting experiences—growing up with moments of affluence before enduring financial hardships. It’s a fascinating look at resilience, shifting fortunes, and the untold stories that shape family identity. #findingyourroots #LeaSalonga #MissSaigon #PBS #tonyawards Don't miss the premiere of season 11 of "Finding Your Roots" on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7 PM ET on PBS. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. </video> <video> La Famiglia Preview | Finding Your Roots Description: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli — two Americans whose roots stretch back to small towns in Calabria, Italy. Joy and Michael’s families lived in these towns for centuries, but their stories were lost on the journey to America. Gates reveals the challenges that their ancestors faced—and overcame—on both sides of the Atlantic. #FindingYourRoots #MichaelImperioli #joybehar #pbs This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Explore our shared histories with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church: https://pbs.org/professorgates Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/pbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW PBS: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ #FindingYourRoots #ProfessorGates #HenryLouisGatesJr #genealogy #ancestry #familyhistory Finding Your Roots 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. </video> <video> Here is a special look at my all new history series Description: GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE! Together, we explore the deep impact of Black migrations on American culture and society. You won’t want to miss this! #GreatMigrationsPBS premieres January 28 at 9/8c on @PBS! </video>

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Director of The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research & Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University. PBS programs include Africa's Great Civilizations, Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, and Finding Your Roots. #BlackAmericaPBS #AfricasCivilizationsPBS #FindingYourRoots

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