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Series Details: Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots
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Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.


Upcoming Episodes

Mexican Roots (Episode #805)
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT on WFSU
  • Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM CT on WFSU
Latin Roots (Episode #1106)
  • Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on WFSU