PBS’s “Finding Your Roots” continues its fascinating exploration of family history with a new episode featuring actor Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch. “Moving on Up,” airing Tuesday, traces the ancestral paths of these two prominent figures, revealing stories of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of a better life.
Henry Louis Gates Jr., the show’s host and guiding force, uses genealogical research and genetic analysis to help his guests uncover their family histories. This episode looks at Ralph and Bunch’s ancestors who broke boundaries and established families, their journeys from slavery to freedom offering a glimpse into the larger story of African American history.
For Ralph, known for her roles in “Dreamgirls” and “Abbott Elementary,” and Bunch, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, the experience is sure to be both personal and profound. “Finding Your Roots” has a knack for uncovering unexpected connections and emotional revelations.
Tune in to PBS on Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
