Uniting Voices, Featuring Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
We had a powerful conversation with the Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning filmmaker, scholar, historian, and professor. The event was moderated by local award-winning journalist, Tashara Parker, and featured Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”
About Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Henry Louis Gates Jr., PhD is celebrated for his multifaceted contributions to documentary filmmaking, scholarship and education. As an Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker, Gates has masterfully illuminated the pages of history through his numerous groundbreaking documentary series, including "The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross" and "Finding Your Roots."
Beyond his achievements in filmmaking, Gates is a distinguished scholar and historian whose scholarship has reshaped our understanding of pivotal historical narratives, shedding light on stories that are often overlooked. Gates is currently the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. His dedication to education and enlightenment continues to inspire generations, leaving a lasting mark on academia and society as a whole.
