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Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.

Aired 02/05/2019

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

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Dr Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson and Michael Strahan.

Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves deep into the roots of two African-American guests, actor S. Epatha Merkerson and athlete and television personality Michael Strahan. Both discover unexpected stories that challenge assumptions about black history.

Aired 02/05/2019

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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Michael Strahan | Related to Royalty

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Dr. Gates traces the family history of Michael Strahan. (1m 24s)

S. Epatha Merkerson | Ancestors Who Endured

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Dr. Gates traces the family history of S. Epatha Merkerson. (2m 47s)

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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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