Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the long-lost roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch - two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries and forged families as they moved from slavery to freedom. Watch Finding Your Roots Tuesday at 7pm and stream on the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/4nciStb | New Mexico PBS
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the long-lost roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch - two African Americans whose ancestors broke boundaries and forged
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GOSPEL Live! is one day away! This special concert event will have you on your feet with our 💯 line-up, including @John Legend ! Join us in celebrating the legacy of gospel music on Friday at 9/8c on @PBS. Then on February 12th & 13th, watch the two-night premiere of the brand-new Henry Louis Gates, Jr docuseries #GospelPBS, exploring the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.
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