Happy Juneteenth. Today we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this day with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | PBS
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Happy Juneteenth. Today we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. Take a moment to reflect on the history of this day with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | PBS
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Documentaries, Movies and Specials To Watch For Juneteenth | Essence
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new series 'The Black Church'
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Uncover the history of injustices within the Black community with three films by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, and Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise are now streaming: https://to.pbs.org/2XTXAbn | Cascade PBS
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Uncover the history of injustices within the Black community with three films by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, and Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise are now streaming: https://to.pbs.org/2XTXAbn | Cascade PBS
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New documentary from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS
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New documentary from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Black and Jewish communities premieres on Detroit PBS
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An intimate four-hour series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. , #BlackChurchPBS will explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America. Premieres this Tue at 9/8c. | PBS
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An intimate four-hour series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. , #BlackChurchPBS will explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America. Premieres this Tue at 9/8c. | PBS
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Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people after the Civil War. Here is a quick history of the events that followed. Go to the Black History in Two Minutes page for more stories following Black history! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people after the Civil War. Here is a quick history of the events that followed. Go to the Black History in Two Minutes page for more stories following Black history! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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‘The Black Church’: PBS Series Documents a Powerful Foundation of Black Life and American Struggle
Feb 5, 2021
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America
Jun 4, 2020
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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 discussing the significance and history of #Juneteenth here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6unHgUZ6IA | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In 2021, Juneteenth became a national holiday – but it has actually been celebrated for more than 150 years, a tradition kept alive by Black people in Texas. This is the history of the holiday. https://cbsn.ws/39ExVMB | CBS News
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Tune in for all-new episodes as Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores fascinating ancestries and family mysteries for an array of notable guests. Finding Your Roots airs Tuesdays at 8/7c and streams on the PBS Video app! | PBS
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"We share that experience, and we share something else as well — a duty to keep fighting hatred wherever it shows up." — Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. Join the Finding Your Roots host as he traces the rich, complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans in his new series, Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, streaming now on the PBS app. | PBS
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PBS Announces 'Reconstruction: America After the Civil War,' A New Doc from Henry Louis Gates
Nov 8, 2018
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In the new PBS film “Africa’s Great Civilizations,” Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the journey of human civilization from its origins to the modern world. We’re proud to support Dr. Gates’ work and believe that connecting to the past helps guide us to a brighter future. Learn more at http://go.bofa.com/AfricasGreatCivilizations | Bank of America
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Tune in to PBS November 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST for Part Two of Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s two-part documentary “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise.” http://go.bofa.com/8x4ue | Bank of America
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of Finding Your Roots! Dive into the first episode and explore the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara 🎤 Streaming now: https://amzn.to/47JzOQh | PBS Documentaries on Prime Video
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Explore the interplay of social media and social justice when #BlackAmericaPBS continues, Nov. 22 on PBS. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Take an inside look at my upcoming documentary about the continued cultural influence of the Black Church and the impacts the congregation has had on the Black community. Mark your calendars for #BlackChurchPBS on February 16 and 17, only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In honor of #Juneteenth, I’m excited to share the trailer for my new PBS series MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE. In this four-part series, we explore beyond what W.E.B. Du Bois called “the veil.” A world behind the color line, that transformed America. Save the date! #MakingBlackAmericaPBS premieres October 4th at 9/8c, only on PBS. Learn more about the series at pbs.org/makingblackamerica. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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In tonight’s episode of Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, we explore how Black and Jewish communities collaborated in music, film, and fighting fascism from the 1920s to 1950s, navigating divides while shaping culture and justice. Learn more tonight at 9/8c only on @pbs. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History takes you on a journey through the shared triumphs and tragedies of two communities whose stories are deeply connected. I’m pleased to share this work with you in our four-part series, premiering TONIGHT at 9/8c only on PBS! #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Finding Your Roots
Dec 15, 2015
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“When we stand together, we are a formidable force.” My latest history series, BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY, is a unifying and powerful story, premiering February 2026 on PBS. #BlackandJewishAmerica #InterwovenHistoryPBS | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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What a night! Your support made our SOLD-OUT event with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. UNFORGETTABLE✨. Stay tuned, and keep listening… Special thanks to our sponsors: Charles Schwab Bank | W.K. Kellogg Foundation | WFAA | TCU – Texas Christian University | Baker Chapel AME Church | BNSF Railway | Meta | Universal Merchant Bank| Frito-Lay | Black Coffee | The Dock Bookshop & Dock Community | RSM US LLP | Reginald Robinson (Lil Boy Blue BBQ) | National Juneteenth Museum
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society. Great Migrations: A People on the Move is now streaming on PBS | PBS
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"Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr."
Aug 18, 2022
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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Dec 15, 2015
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Black History in Two Minutes: Watch 93 Videos Written & Narrated by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Feb 13, 2024
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Gathered around a Passover Seder table, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. brings together an extraordinary group of friends to explore the intertwined histories of Black Americans and Jewish Americans — illuminating shared struggle, resilience in the face of persecution, and the enduring power of liberation stories. Watch the conversation unfold in Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History now on the PBS app. | PBS
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