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Dir. of , African & African American Research & Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, . - Tuesdays on .

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  1. 22 hours ago

    Show creator , and series star, actor/director , when returns next Tuesday, April 12 at 8/7c on !

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  2. 22 hours ago

    One memorable, bright shining moment in the dystopian world of , is when I appear as a U.S. Treasury Secretary in an alternate reality version of myself. Find out more about the visionary with impeccable taste in fantasy cabinet picks...

    ICYMI: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s “Watchmen” Cameo
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  3. Apr 7

    Very excited for Monday's virtual book talk on the brilliant 'The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois' w/ ! Register now:

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  4. Apr 7

    On the next episode of , Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides and , the creative forces behind the visionary TV series , as they discover that they have more in common than meets the eye.

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  5. Apr 7

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  6. Apr 6

    Today’s tip for is to create take-home mementos from the photos and documents you have collected from your research. They make great gifts for your family. Watch , Tuesdays at 8/7c on !

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    Apr 6

    Very excited for day two with on 'Classicism and Other Phobias.' We are live in the Thompson Room at Harvard and on Zoom at 4pm ET. Info/ Register for Zoom:

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  8. Apr 5

    Are you at a stand-still in your genealogical research? Lead Genealogist Kimberly Morgan suggests tapping into lesser-known resources such as libraries, genealogical societies, and courthouses to help further your search!

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  9. Apr 5

    The wait is almost over! Next week, is back, and I am rested and ready to reveal more remarkable Roots research. In the meantime, thanks again for your continued support, it means the world to us. Watch Tuesday at 8/7c on !

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  10. Apr 5

    Congratulations to the 2022 winners of the 87th Book Awards. I am honored to chair the jury of this prestigious prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity.

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  11. Apr 4

    Tip # 7! Fill in gaps with historical context to understand the era you’re researching. Being aware of the events and socioeconomic conditions during a specific time can prevent potential dead ends.

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    Apr 4

    . wants to save classics from whiteness. He will join us this week for a 3-part lecture series called, 'Classicism and Other Phobias.' This will mark the start of our phased return to in-person events. Details below and on our website.

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  13. Apr 4

    .’s grace, humor, generosity of spirit, and infectious positive energy made this year’s the best ever. Trevor is a national treasure!

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  14. Apr 1

    If you shake your family tree, a few nuts are sure to fall out. is happy that some delightfully nutty comedians have fallen into our orbit over the past decade. Here are a few of them, sharing when they first realized they were funny. Happy April Fools Day 😂!

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  15. Apr 1

    Interested in mapping out your family tree? Here are two tips to help you get started from ’ Lead Genealogist Nick Sheedy. Don’t miss the next episode of , Tuesday, April 12 @ 8/7c on PBS!

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  18. Mar 30

    Today’s tip for is to dig deep for details by using free ancestry research websites such as Chronicling America and free online translation tools like Google Translate to help you decipher foreign language documents.

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  19. Mar 29

    Running out of ideas on where to find info for your ancestral research? Lead Genealogist Kimberly Morgan says libraries, genealogical societies and courthouses are among some of the lesser-known resources that can help guide your search!

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  20. Mar 29

    A sincere thank you from me and everyone here at for ten wonderful years! It has been an honor and privilege to showcase these incredible genealogical stories and help our guests fill in the missing pages of their book of life. I look forward to many more!

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