Highlights from Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Published 2012-06-14

The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots: www.pbs.org/wnet/finding-your-roots/

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@patriciabusch4599 3 years ago

I cried when Rep. Lewis cried. His lineage has been fighting for equality for generations!! Just amazing..
@loisdmichael5131 5 years ago

I felt the same way Congressman John Lewis did when I found out that my great grandfather registered to vote, although he was not allowed to vote, but yet he made his way and registered. This happened a year after they were freed from slavery. My heart felt so overwhelmed. The courage he showed in making that step to make his voice heard. All he need to know is, that his great granddaughter is voting for him.
@okroter 11 years ago

the congressman john lewis moved me to tears
@dalanamajor 9 years ago

Wow, John Lewis had me choked up,him knowing that his ancestors came a looooong way to get to where he's at right now and all the information that was put together, alot of info. Which overwhelmed him. 😌
@kemartini 3 years ago

Seeing this clip of John Lewis was powerful, African Americans plight in the US should never be swept under the rug.
@MsNaturalWebb 3 years ago

The Rep John Lewis part is so touching. Rest In Peace and Job Well Done Rep John Lewis.
@Alexis2298 3 years ago

RIP John Lewis, fighting was in his blood all along
@chiaradiamontini459 3 years ago

Omg...when Congressman John Lewis started crying...now I am crying too...so wonderful to find this history of his family! I'm so happy for him!
@lucyrosevelt5274 8 years ago

@4:41 Destroyed me. So emotional. I met the man and his wife once. ABSOLUTELY the highest caliber of human beings you could ever meet. A lady and gentleman in every way. God bless them :)
@PinkyPuff69 10 years ago

Oh Congressman John Lewis' overwhelming response just really touched me! The struggle is so damn hard! And so deeply moving....
@lucinda2329 3 years ago

Wonderful clips from all of them. ...and thank you John Lewis. This country owes so much to your leadership.
@TALKthatTALK210 10 years ago

congressman's reaction had me in tears
@TonyVainosky 3 years ago

Man what an absolutely beautiful moment for Rep John Lewis....so glad this is up for others to see how truly dedicated he was to voting rights for all, how moved he was at hearing that news and that the generations following us will be able to see such a heartfelt moment
@Em-kg7qn 8 years ago

I think I want to become famous just to be able to go to this show
@kdeloris2225 7 years ago

OMG I could not take the guy crying at the end but it was so beautiful and emotional.
@valerienaidoo3853 3 years ago

John Lewis is such a wonderful beautiful human soul.
@LuisJimenez-yn5rk 3 years ago

If every single person in this country watches this video every day, I believe there will be more union, more understanding, and more respect for one another regardless of race.
@castle7689 3 years ago

RIP Mr Lewis your fight will always be remembered
@danaleelavelle3708 3 years ago

John Lewis...a dear man. He will be greatly missed.
@nancyhilliard1634 3 years ago

John Lewis had me crying so moving ❤️😇🌹