Henry Louis Gates Jr. previews the complex, multi-generational stories shaping the newest season of PBS' Finding Your Roots.

Henry Louis Gates Jr., host and executive producer of “Finding Your Roots” on PBS, stops by TODAY to talk about the upcoming 12th season. He opens up about why he believes the genealogy show continues ...

Below are excerpts from the Q&A with Nobel laureate and DNA pioneer James Watson. READ Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s thoughts about this interview in an essay about the science of racism . WATCH portions of ...

Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s fascination with genealogy began at age 9 after his grandfather's funeral. His PBS show "Finding Your Roots" combines traditional genealogy with modern DNA technology. He hopes ...

Watch Henry Louis Gates Jr. of PBS' 'Finding Your Roots' speak in Erie Henry Louis Gates Jr. spoke at the Warner Theatre in Erie, Pa., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in the Jefferson Educational Society ...