Education | Before Canada: In Search of a Name
An overview of how researchers tracked down Geoffrey Canada's ancestors' last names before "Canada".
Education | Searching for Barbara Walters Family's Name Pt.1
A look at how researchers uncovered Barbara Walters ancestors last name by examining a tombstone and historical documents.
Both Sides of Slavery
Coming to terms with mixed roots can be surprising and sometimes even painful. Educator Geoffrey Canada visits Franklin County Virginia where, a white man possibly fathered one of his enslaved ancestors more than a century ago.
Lou Walters Way
Barbara Walters talks about her father who opened and ran the New York City's Latin Quarter, a night club that had featured big name acts like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Carter Family.
Education | Growing Up In New Orleans
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans and the impact it had on Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr., growing up there as young musicians.
Education | A Willing Association
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans and the impact it had on Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr., growing up there as young musicians.
Education | Slave Master Relationships
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis-a leader of the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s who now maintains its legacy as a member of Congress.
Education | Becoming More Negroidal
An introduction to the rich musical culture of New Orleans and the impact it had on Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr., growing up there as young musicians.
Education | Only in America
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis-a leader of the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s who now maintains its legacy as a member of Congress.
Education | The Most Powerful Instrument
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis-a leader of the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s who now maintains its legacy as a member of Congress.
Education | A Long Struggle
An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis-a leader of the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s who now maintains its legacy as a member of Congress.
The Rattlesnake
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. tells Harry Connick, Jr. about his previously unknown fifth great grandfather, an infamous 18th-century American privateer who owned a ship known as The Rattlesnake.
A Fireman on the Southern Railroad
Cory Booker learns about his early 20th-century ancestors and the origin of the Booker family name.
Musical Royalty
Is musical talent tied to genetics? Branford Marsalis discusses his relative, Wellman Braud, a pioneering jazz bassist who played with jazz greats like Duke Ellington, and was one of the first musicians to employ the walking bassline.
Fighting for Change in America
John Lewis recounts his first meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his early days in the monumental Civil Rights Movement, and how that political activism ultimately led to his current political career as a U.S. Congressman.
Extended Preview
An in-depth look at the 10-part series, Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Preview
The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Here's a preview of the series which premieres March 25.
FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols' Escape from Nazi Germany
Mike Nichols recounts his family history, detailing his escape from Nazi Germany and journey to the United States just before WW2 broke out. ‘Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.' aired in 2010 on PBS. The exploration of shared American ancestry using the latest tools of genealogy and genetics continues as 'Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’
FACES OF AMERICA: Mike Nichols' Famous German Ancestor
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discovers that Mike Nichols' is indeed related to Albert Einstein, revealing the truth in his family lore despite Nichols' disbelief. ‘Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. aired in 2010 on PBS. The exploration of shared American ancestry using the latest tools of genealogy and genetics continues as 'Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’
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