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Last night’s episode was filled with riveting stories from the ancestors of

@JamieChung1

, #CyndiLauper, and

. Which guest’s story surprised you the most? If you missed this week’s episode, stream on the

app or go to pbs.org/findingyourroo!

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Another amazing episode of #FindingYourRoots! If you missed this week’s episode with

, and #CyndiLauper go to pbs.org/findingyourroo to watch. Join us next week with

@ViolaDavis

and #BrianCox!

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“I think its shined a light on where I come from and who I come from… I’m really proud of the whole deal.”

@officialdannyt

shares about his experience on #FindingYourRoots.

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“She made it possible for me to be born here.” #CyndiLauper discovers how her great-aunt Guetana Gallo set off on her own at the turn of the century to immigrate to lower Manhattan. #FindingYourRoots

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“And all of the sudden, it had this new life of its own.” #CyndiLauper tells the story of how she re-wrote her hit song “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” to become the anthem we know today. #FindingYourRoots

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“By the grace of God, my whole life changed.”

tells the story of how a chance moment on a Hollywood movie set led to his first-ever acting gig. #FindingYourRoots

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Tune into

now for a new episode of #FindingYourRoots with

, and #CyndiLauper!

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30 minutes till a new episode of #FindingYourRoots with

and #CyndiLauper!

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#FindingYourRoots Fans, we are only an hour away from a new episode with

Prof. Henry Louis Gates and Joe Madison: Finding Your Roots, Season...

, and #CyndiLauper! Join me here tonight as we live tweet about the episode.

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Joe Madison and Professor Henry Louis "Skip" Gates preview a brand new episode of "Finding Your Roots," airing Tuesday, January 24 at 8/7c on PBS! "Far From Home” explores the family trees of pop...

Danny Trejo

Jan 24

Tonight I get to share my #FindingYourRoots story! I’m grateful to know more about myself and my family than I ever thought possible. Watch me and

at 8/7c on your local

station.

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#DannyTrejo learns about the journey his great-grandfather, Cirilo Garay, took to enter Laredo, Texas in 1918. To hear

@officialdannyt

’s full story tune into

tomorrow night at 8/7c for a brand new episode of #FindingYourRoots!

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If anybody needs me I will be up here😂 Follow us on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@findingyourro

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Black history IS American history! Check out the MAKING BLACK AMERICA lesson plans on

. pbslearningmedia.org/collection/mak #BlackHistory #MakingBlackAmerica

LearningMedia and incorporate them into your classroom today. This collection was made in partnership with

@BlackPastOnline

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Making Black America: Through the Grapevine | PBS LearningMedia

MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE, is a four-part series from Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people...

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This week on #FindingYourRoots, we have a triple-header! Join us tomorrow night on

at 8/7c to explore the family lines of

, #Cyndi Lauper, and

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Danny Trejo

Don't miss an all new episode of #FindingYourRoots this Tuesday 8/7c on

! Uncovering my family ancestry with

A Black professor defies DeSantis law restricting lessons on race

was one of the most special experiences of my life!

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A Black professor defies DeSantis law restricting lessons on race. Read Here:

washingtonpost.com

Retired professor Marvin Dunn is challenging the 'anti-woke' education policies of Gov. Ron DeSantis by showing high school students sites of racist events in Florida's history,

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Arquivos Charles Martin - Matinal

Presents photos of Charles Martin: Covid-19 Masking

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Loyola Marymount University

@LoyolaMarymount

Jan 19

Today Prof.

sits down with activist, professor and author Angela Davis, to discuss social justice issues, as part of the Marymount Institute's "Global Conversation" series: bit.ly/LMU_GatesDavis

Jan 19

Last night’s episode was filled with captivating stories from the ancestors of #CarolBurnett and #NiecyNash! Which part of the episode resonated with you most? If you missed last night’s episode of #FindingYourRoots, stream the episode now using the

app!

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Loyola Marymount University

@LoyolaMarymount

Today Prof.

LMU School of Film and Television

sits down with three time Emmy-winner Damon Lindelof to discuss his illustrious career, as part of the Marymount Institute's "Global Conversation" series, co-sponsored by

@lmusftv

: bit.ly/LMU_GL

Wow! Another great episode of #FindingYourRoots with

and

@niecynash

! Join us next week with

@dannytrejo

@cyndilauper

, and

! If you missed this week’s episode of #FindingYourRoots, stream the episode now using the

app!

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“No matter what” are the three words

lives by. And after discovering the past of her ancestors, those three words have a whole new meaning. #FindingYourRoots

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“I think he’d be very proud”

shares what her father would think of her fourth great-grandfather Lambert Burgett, who fought alongside George Washington.

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“Anyway she could provide provision for the vision, she did that.”

shares her appreciation for her mother’s support throughout her career from day one to today. #FindingYourRoots

shares the story of the night she went to a party and met a stranger who changed her life. The person’s generosity transformed her career and life as she knew it. #FindingYourRoots

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#FindingYourRoots with

and

begins now on

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You know what today is…#FindingYourRoots Tuesday! Only 30 minutes until a new episode with

and

@itscarolburnett

! Follow us on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/t/ZTRpj51hN/

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One more hour until a new episode of #FindingYourRoots airs with

and

@niecynash

! Are you ready?! See you here and on

at 8/7c!

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McGee Media

@McGee_Media

#FindingYourRoots returns tonight with a new episode featuring comedians

@ImCarolBurnett

and

as they explore family secrets their ancestors sought to conceal. Tune in tonight at 8/7c on

or stream on PBS.org.

Join me here tonight as we live-tweet a brand-new episode of #FindingYourRoots with

and

@niecynash

! Tune into

at 8/7c to watch!

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Come join #FindingYourRoots Lead Genealogist Kimberly N. Morgan and Series Producer Natalia Warchol next Wed. Jan. 18 at 8pm ET for a virtual conversation about Documenting Family History in the Digital Age. RSVP:bit.ly/RSVP_FYR9Natio

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Carol Burnett

Hi there! Tonight, I get to share my Finding Your Roots story … I am so thrilled to know more about myself and my family than I ever thought possible. Sitting down with

was a truly unforgettable experience. Join us at 8/7c on your local

Henry Louis Gates Jr and PBS

station.

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#NiecyNash shares her reaction to finding out that the man she believed to be her grandfather is not her biological grandfather. Be sure to tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c on

Opinion: Why Martin Luther King Jr.'s sharpest question remains unanswered | CNN

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Check out this article:

cnn.com

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail," even more than his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, raised a vision for social justice and...

What you didn't learn about Martin Luther King Jr. in school

What you didn't learn about Martin Luther King Jr. in school wbur.fm/3QGLn3J via

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Scholars say King's message has been misinterpreted over the years by politicians and members of the public, obscuring his anti-racist philosophies and calls to action.

Jan 16

The depth and range of Dr. King’s thought is only beginning to be fully appreciated. We miss his voice today and need his model of selfless leadership now more than ever. Happy #MLKDay!

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Jan 16

Imagine if Martin Luther King woke up and said, what's happened since I've been gone? What would you say? That's the conceit of my 2016