Photo of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Henry Louis Gates Jr., a cultural critic and Harvard scholar, hosts “Finding Your Roots”, Sundays at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) on the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). The 10-part series delves into the genealogy and genetics of famous Americans, combining history and science in a fascinating exploration of race, family, and identity in today’s America. Professor Gates shakes loose captivating stories and surprises in the family trees of Kevin Bacon, Robert Downey, Jr., Branford Marsalis, John Legend, Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters and Rick Warren, among many others. Courtesy: pbs.org news release.