Posts Tagged ‘Henry Louis Gates Jr.’
Large-scale study will culminate in the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, a dream come true for historian Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Oxford University Press will build on the idea of Henry Louis Gates Jr. with their upcoming African American dictionary.
Read MoreRestoring Black History
Celebrated historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explains the historical significance of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture, a project 100 years in the making, opening September 2016 on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Read MoreHow Many Africans Were Really Taken to the U.S During the Slave Trade?
Henry Louis Gates Jr. reveals the shocking truth about how many Africans were kidnapped from their homelands–and how many made it to the USA.
Read MoreTonight: Premiere of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on PBS
Newark Mayor Cory Booker has joined the ranks of notable Black Americans to investigate their ancestors on PBS’ Finding Your Roots.
Read MoreFamily Tree’s Startling Roots
In a new PBS special, comedian and actor Wanda Sykes looks into her family’s history, which includes slavery.
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