2025 Black Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
May 7
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6:00 pm
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7:30 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.MAY 7 | Centennial Hall
“Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, and journalist Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr! Recipient of the George Polk Award, a MacArthur Fellowship, and the prestigious Gold Medal from the National Institute of Social Sciences, Dr. Gates brings history to life through genealogy, storytelling, and cultural analysis, revealing the connections that shape our identities.
Don’t miss this FREE community event as Dr. Gates presents favorite moments from his groundbreaking PBS series Finding Your Roots, such as the memorable appearance of late Congressman John Lewis–engage with history in a powerful way!”
