Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara — using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to trace lineages that run from shtetls in Eastern Europe to Jazz Age Harlem. Along the way, Alanis and Ciara meet the people who laid the groundwork for their success.
The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.
Poet, playwright, actress, humanist and political activist Maya Angelou shares wisdom and advice.
FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States.
Kumu hula share their early learning experiences from cultural icons in the Native Hawaiian community.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of director Spike Lee and actor Kristin Chenoweth, meeting ancestors whose creativity built their families.
Removed by Force: The Eviction of Hawaiʻi’s Japanese Americans During World II. The film sheds light…
Originally aired in May 24, 1984 as an Hawai'i Public Television program called SPECTRUM. We learn about the different species of Hawaiian Wood and its many uses.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of musicians Lizzo and Flea—traveling across the globe to find stories of the ancestors who inspired their work.
Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
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