Forgotten Journeys on Finding Your Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors.

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  Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting.

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Portraits of Henry Louis Gates on the set of Finding Your Roots

The acclaimed Finding Your Roots series continues on WITF with Professor Gates exploring the mysteries, surprises and revelations hidden in the family trees of popular figures.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America.

Watch Finding Your Roots Tuesday, February 15 at 8pm on WITF. WITF Passport Members can stream previous episodes from seasons 5-8 right now through the PBS Video app.

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