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How a Family Secret About His White Ancestor Paved the Way for Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s “Finding Your...
People via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe acclaimed Harvard professor explains to PEOPLE the inspiration behind his PBS hit show, which is...
I Just Found Out Julia Roberts' Name Is Not Actually Julia Roberts, And I'm Gutted
BuzzFeed via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThis week, actor Julia Roberts participated in Ancestry's Finding Your Roots segment with Dr. Henry...
Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals his ‘Finding Your Roots’ dream guests, including this TODAY anchor
TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoHenry Louis Gates Jr. has a running list of dream guests for the show "Finding Your Roots." Al Roker...
Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks highlighting Black joy – not pain – on new PBS series
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA new, four-part PBS series aspires to showcase the beauty, joy and achievements of the Black...
‘The Simpsons’ Brings Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s ‘Finding Your Roots’ to Springfield (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThere have been a lot of TV crossover episodes over the years, but this may be the most unique one...
Julia Roberts found out through Ancestry DNA she's not actually a Roberts: 'My mind is blown'
Yahoo Celebrity via AOL· 1 year agoJulia Roberts learns some shocking news about her father's family tree. (Photo: Reuters) Mario...
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Searched His Own Past and Made a Surprising Discovery
The Wall Street Journal· 1 month agoHOUSE CALL Henry Louis Gates Jr., 73, is a writer, cultural historian and director of Harvard’s...
Ciara learns she's related to Derek Jeter after surprising DNA test
Newsy via AOL· 5 months agoCiara and Derek Jeter are pictured. It turns out Ciara has another sports star in her family tree....
Angela Davis Learns She Had Ancestors On The Mayflower In Recent ‘Finding Your Roots’ Episode
Blavity via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAngela Davis was shocked to learn that her ancestors came to America on the Mayflower, making her...
Michael Douglas Discovers He's Related to Scarlett Johansson on “Finding Your Roots”: 'Are You...
People via Yahoo News· 2 months agoScarlett Johannson is a “DNA cousin” of Michael Douglas, according to ‘Finding Your Roots’ host...