This is your last notice! This Wednesday is the first of a four part series, Faces of America hosted by Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates. He uses genealogy and DNA to explore the ancestors of 12 celebrities. Those profiled are:
- Professor and poet Elizabeth Alexander
- Chef Mario Batali
- Comedian Stephen Colbert
- Novelist Louise Erdrich
- Journalist Malcolm Gladwell
- Actress Eva Longoria
- Musician Yo-Yo Ma
- Director Mike Nichols
- Her Majesty Queen Noor
- Television host/heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz
- Actress Meryl Streep
- Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi
The programs airs in Rochester on WXXI at 8p.m. on Wednesday; elsewhere check your local schedule.