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Laurence Fishburne Never Seen His Biological Father’s Face Until This Televised Moment
In the season finale of “Finding Your Roots,” Henry Louis Gates Jr. shares some incredible information with Fishburne.
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates On Finding The Roots of ‘Gospel’ In His New PBS Docuseries
The latest series from the creator of 'Finding Your Roots', explores the fascinating evolution of gospel music.
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For Some White Celebrity Guests, ‘Finding Your Roots’ Means Learning You’re Black
Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. shared some of the shocking reveals with our Editor-in-Chief
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. On Finding White People’s Surprising Black Roots
The host of 'Finding Your Roots' on PBS shares a new bit of info on Joe Manganiello's Black ancestry.
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Here’s When 2024’s Most Anticipated Reality Shows Premiere
‘The Voice,’ ‘The Amazing Race,’ 'Survivor' and ‘The Masked Singer’ lead the list of reality shows we’re keeping an eye on in 2024.
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Black History Month: TV Specials, Documentaries You Should Watch
Specials chronicling gospel music and Black scientists’ contributions to the space race are among the programs you can watch during Black History Month.
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Wait, Ciara and Derek Jeter Are Cousins? And Whoopi is Related to Who?
Ciara and Whoopi Goldberg got some shocking news about their family this week.
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Everything You Want to Know About The History of Juneteenth
The Root explains how this Texan-based celebration came to be our 12th federal holiday.
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Is Colorism The Reason Dominicans Are Treating Haitians So Horribly?
Colorism is revealing the anti-Blackness that is embedded in the Latino Community.
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Angela Davis’ Reaction To A Big Reveal Was the Most Priceless Thing We’ve Seen All Week
The activist found out she's a direct descendant of the Founding Fathers. We talked to the genealogist behind the shocking revelation.