Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

host of “Finding Your Roots”

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“Finding Your Roots” is a PBS series that combs through family lineages of famous people. It’s inspired by host Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s own experience tracing his family tree.

Why do some families keep their roots a secret? Pain, says Henry Louis Gates Jr.

“Finding Your Roots” is a PBS series that combs through family lineages of famous people. It’s inspired by host Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s own experience tracing his family tree.

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