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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:Harvard_University gptkb:National_Humanities_Medal |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Harvard_University
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University
gptkb:University_of_Cambridge |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Peabody_Award gptkb:National_Humanities_Medal |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1950-09-16
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Keyser,_West_Virginia,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Amma_Gates
gptkb:Elizabeth_Gates gptkb:Henry_Louis_Gates_III |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:philosopher
Literary criticism Advocating for social justice Cultural documentaries Promoting African American culture Promoting African American literature Creating educational programs Engaging in community outreach Editing anthologies Advocating for diversity in academia Mentoring young scholars Exploring African American identity Hosting educational events Collaborating with other scholars Writing for major publications Scholarship on race and identity Advocating for diversity in media Conducting interviews with notable figures Participating in cultural dialogues Producing documentary series Public speaking on race and culture Researching African American history Teaching at prestigious universities Writing influential essays Authorship of numerous books Educational programs on genealogy Historical analysis of African American history Media appearances on race issues Research on African American literature Influence on contemporary African American scholarship |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:literary_work gptkb:film gptkb:organization Genealogy African American History Film Studies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:James_Baldwin
gptkb:W._E._B._Du_Bois gptkb:Zora_Neale_Hurston |
| gptkbp:known_for |
African American studies
Documentary filmmaking Cultural criticism |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Finding_Your_Roots
gptkb:The_African_American_National_Biography African American Lives |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:Historical_Society |
| gptkbp:residence |
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Shirley Gates
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| gptkbp:website |
http://www.hlgates.com
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