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African American Lives For generations, we have been unable to learn about our African heritage or our family trees... what if we could trace our roots? -- A journey into the past, hosted and narrated by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; premiered in February 2006 on PBS. Check local listings.
Profiles
Analyzing the Evidence
The Science and the Investigators
Who am I? A Genealogy Guide
Sharing Stories
For Educators
Resources
About the Series
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