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Caribbean Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the Caribbean heritage of Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo.
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Finding Your Roots
Join Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he explores the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
Black and Jewish America
This four-part series traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — defined by solidarity and strained by division.
Great Migrations
Great Migrations: A People on the Move explores the transformative impact of Black migration on American culture and society.
GOSPEL
GOSPEL digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.
GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
GOSPEL Live!
A one-of-a-kind musical celebration that honors the legacy and influence of Gospel music in America.
Reconstruction
Explore the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change.
Black America Since MLK
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a journey through the last 50 years of African American history.
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Finding Your Roots Educational Materials
Explore these standards-based lesson plans to dive into U.S. and world history, by taking personal stories and diving into important moments that shaped our world.
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The Black Church Educational Materials
Teachers are invited to utilize these lesson plans, which are drawn from the series, to explore the ways that the Black church has shaped our nation's history.
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Africa's Great Civilizations Educational Material
Africa's Great Civilizations takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore lessons for middle school and high school grade levels.
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Black America Since MLK: Educational Materials
Explore educational materials from the series Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise.
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