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Henry Louis Gates Jr

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Dir. of @HutchinsCenter, African & African American Research & Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, @Harvard. #FindingYourRoots - Tuesdays on @PBS.

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Did a deep dive into my family history—turns out, groove is hereditary! Hitting the #KendrickLamar dance like it’s in my DNA.

Did a deep dive into my family history—turns out, groove is hereditary! Hitting the #KendrickLamar dance like it’s in my DNA.

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🎉We are only one week away from the season 9 premiere of #FindingYourRoots with #EdwardNorton and #JuliaRoberts 🎉 Tune into PBS on January 3rd at 8/7c for the season 9 premiere episode of Finding Your Roots! Follow me on Tik Tok:

🎉We are only one week away from the season 9 premiere of #FindingYourRoots with #EdwardNorton and #JuliaRoberts 🎉 Tune into PBS on January 3rd at 8/7c for the season 9 premiere episode of Finding Your Roots! Follow me on Tik Tok:

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NEW AGE NEW ME. I’m turning a whole year older today and embracing all the new adventures! Cheers to new beginnings, fresh goals, and a fabulous year ahead! 🎉✨

NEW AGE NEW ME. I’m turning a whole year older today and embracing all the new adventures! Cheers to new beginnings, fresh goals, and a fabulous year ahead! 🎉✨

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It’s like a prayer… and a plot twist. Through a distant relative Madonna and Pope Leo are related! Read more about the Pope’s ancestry here:

It’s like a prayer… and a plot twist. Through a distant relative Madonna and Pope Leo are related! Read more about the Pope’s ancestry here:

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I cannot believe The Equalizer has turned my name into a verb 😂 Thank you Queen Latifah and cast for the feature on your show!

I cannot believe The Equalizer has turned my name into a verb 😂 Thank you Queen Latifah and cast for the feature on your show!

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What a surprise watching Jeopardy! last night! 💙 Who else caught this clue and knew the answer?! #Jeopardy

What a surprise watching Jeopardy! last night! 💙 Who else caught this clue and knew the answer?! #Jeopardy

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“Do you know what you’re looking at? That is a list of the passengers on the Mayflower.” Our researchers discovered #AngelaDavis’s ancestors traveled to the US on the Mayflower and here is her reaction. #FindingYourRoots

“Do you know what you’re looking at? That is a list of the passengers on the Mayflower.” Our researchers discovered #AngelaDavis’s ancestors traveled to the US on the Mayflower and here is her reaction. #FindingYourRoots

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Through a direct paper trail leading to Pocahontas and John Rolfes’ 1614 marriage certificate, Edward Norton 🌻🇺🇦 learns that his family lore appears to be true. His 12th great-grandmother is Pocohantas! Tune in TOMORROW night on PBS at 8/7c for the Finding Your Roots premiere!!

Through a direct paper trail leading to Pocahontas and John Rolfes’ 1614 marriage certificate, Edward Norton 🌻🇺🇦 learns that his family lore appears to be true. His 12th great-grandmother is Pocohantas! Tune in TOMORROW night on PBS at 8/7c for the Finding Your Roots premiere!!

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“What the World?!” Ciara finds out she is #DNACousins with legendary New York Yankee player, #DerekJeter. Stream the full #FindingYourRoots episode using the PBS app or go to

“What the World?!” Ciara finds out she is #DNACousins with legendary New York Yankee player, #DerekJeter. Stream the full #FindingYourRoots episode using the PBS app or go to

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Celebrating #Juneteenth with our quick CBSNews history lesson! Share this video and help spread the *true* story of the emancipation of enslaved people after the Civil War. Watch my whole CBS News appearance here:

Celebrating #Juneteenth with our quick CBSNews history lesson! Share this video and help spread the true story of the emancipation of enslaved people after the Civil War. Watch my whole CBS News appearance here:

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So enjoyed my interview with Jim Acosta on CNN about his appearance on #FindingYourRoots. He has one the most variegated genomes we have ever tested AND a connection to #JeffDaniels! Stream #JimAcosta’s episode of #FindingYourRoots now using the @pbs app.

So enjoyed my interview with Jim Acosta on CNN about his appearance on #FindingYourRoots. He has one the most variegated genomes we have ever tested AND a connection to #JeffDaniels! Stream #JimAcosta’s episode of #FindingYourRoots now using the @pbs app.

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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 @ 8/7c!

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 @ 8/7c!

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#GreatMigrationsPBS premieres TOMORROW In the series premiere, we explore the country’s Black cultural Renaissances throughout the 20s and 30s. These Renaissances flourished far beyond Harlem, taking root wherever Black migrants settled en masse Premieres tomorrow night at 9/8c

#GreatMigrationsPBS premieres TOMORROW In the series premiere, we explore the country’s Black cultural Renaissances throughout the 20s and 30s. These Renaissances flourished far beyond Harlem, taking root wherever Black migrants settled en masse Premieres tomorrow night at 9/8c

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Did you catch the #FindingYourRoots crossover on #TheSimpsons? Here’s my reaction to my cameo on the episode “Carl Carlson Rides Again.” Stream #FindingYourRoots using the @pbs app. We are back with new episodes of #FindingYourRoots March 28th!

Did you catch the #FindingYourRoots crossover on #TheSimpsons? Here’s my reaction to my cameo on the episode “Carl Carlson Rides Again.” Stream #FindingYourRoots using the @pbs app. We are back with new episodes of #FindingYourRoots March 28th!

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“He looks like a kind man” #LaurenceFishburne sees a picture of his father for the first time. Stream the full episode of #FindingYourRoots now using the PBS app or by going to

“He looks like a kind man” #LaurenceFishburne sees a picture of his father for the first time. Stream the full episode of #FindingYourRoots now using the PBS app or by going to

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“I’d like to think I inherited some bravery, some risk-taking ability, and talent.” #JesseWilliams reflects on his admiration for his great-grandmother Inga Soffia. Watch the full episode of #FindingYourRoots tonight at 8/7c only on @pbs!

“I’d like to think I inherited some bravery, some risk-taking ability, and talent.” #JesseWilliams reflects on his admiration for his great-grandmother Inga Soffia. Watch the full episode of #FindingYourRoots tonight at 8/7c only on @pbs!

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This week’s episode of #FindingYourRoots explores the diverse roots of journalist #SunnyHostin and actor #JesseWilliams! Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c for a brand new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on PBS!

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For years people have been asking for viewers to be on #FindingYourRoots and we finally made it happen. Join us tomorrow night as we introduce you to Terrie, Megan, and Joyce! Tune into PBS tomorrow night at 8/7c to follow along as we solve these viewers’ intriguing mysteries!

For years people have been asking for viewers to be on #FindingYourRoots and we finally made it happen. Join us tomorrow night as we introduce you to Terrie, Megan, and Joyce! Tune into PBS tomorrow night at 8/7c to follow along as we solve these viewers’ intriguing mysteries!

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“It looks like me. It looks like my family.” JOE MANGANIELLO recognizes an uncanny resemblance in his first look at an archived photo of his ancestor. You won’t want to miss this remarkable story! Tune in tonight at 8/7c on PBS!

“It looks like me. It looks like my family.” JOE MANGANIELLO recognizes an uncanny resemblance in his first look at an archived photo of his ancestor. You won’t want to miss this remarkable story! Tune in tonight at 8/7c on PBS!

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We are one month away from #GreatMigrationsPBS! To celebrate, here’s a sneak peek into our first episode! Ready to learn more? #GreatMigrationsPBS premieres January 28, 2025 at 9/8c only on PBS!

We are one month away from #GreatMigrationsPBS! To celebrate, here’s a sneak peek into our first episode! Ready to learn more? #GreatMigrationsPBS premieres January 28, 2025 at 9/8c only on PBS!

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#JoséAndrés shares how his mother’s “crafted” homemade meals from the leftovers in the fridge were more memorable than the “typical” decadent dinner at the table. Tune in tonight at 8/7c to watch this new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on PBS!

#JoséAndrés shares how his mother’s “crafted” homemade meals from the leftovers in the fridge were more memorable than the “typical” decadent dinner at the table. Tune in tonight at 8/7c to watch this new episode of #FindingYourRoots only on PBS!

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You oughta know that #FindingYourRoots premieres TONIGHT with guests Alanis Morissette and @Ciara! See you soon at 8/7c only on PBS!

You oughta know that #FindingYourRoots premieres TONIGHT with guests Alanis Morissette and @Ciara! See you soon at 8/7c only on PBS!

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#ValerieBertinelli is shocked to learn her ancestor left his wife one week after marrying her to immigrate to the United States on his own. Tune into @pbs tonight at 8/7c to see what happens next, along with hearing the stories of #BrendanFraser’s family tree! @wolfiesmom

#ValerieBertinelli is shocked to learn her ancestor left his wife one week after marrying her to immigrate to the United States on his own. Tune into @pbs tonight at 8/7c to see what happens next, along with hearing the stories of #BrendanFraser’s family tree! @wolfiesmom

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#SherylLeeRalph reflects on the early days of her career when her mother wasn’t too thrilled about one of her roles. Tune in tonight at 8/7c to watch this all-new episode of #FindingYourRoots!

#SherylLeeRalph reflects on the early days of her career when her mother wasn’t too thrilled about one of her roles. Tune in tonight at 8/7c to watch this all-new episode of #FindingYourRoots!

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