"They dedicated their lives, their souls, and their bodies to the struggle for equality and the fight for justice." Henry Louis Gates, Jr. remembers and honors C. T. Vivian and John Lewis. | PBS
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For the first time ever, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. becomes the guest on his own show! Watch as groundbreaking DNA research uncovers deep family mysteries for both him and Laurence Fishburne in an unforgettable episode of Finding Your Roots. Tune in tomorrow night at 8/7c only on PBS! | Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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