'You need this knowledge,' says Henry Louis Gates Jr. as new season of Finding Your Roots premieres

Henry Louis Gates Jr. previews the complex, multi-generational stories shaping the newest season of PBS' Finding Your Roots.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. traces love for genealogy back to youth

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 ...
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Watch Henry Louis Gates Jr. of PBS' 'Finding Your Roots' speak in Erie

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 ...
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An inside look at how PBS host Henry Louis Gates Jr. met Pope Leo

Fans of PBS’ “Finding Your Roots” will recognize the setup: a massive family tree spread out on a table, with Henry Louis Gates Jr. ready to explore the branches of someone’s lineage they never knew ...