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Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. honored with Legacy Award

HughE Dillon is a Philadelphia-based photographer and creator of the PhillyChitChat blog. Follow him on Twitter @HughE_Dillon and on Instagram @PhillyChitChat.


The Independence Historical Trust recently honored Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. at the Legacy Award Gala on Jan. 4, 2024 at the Constitution Center. Gates produced a groundbreaking ancestral and genealogy series, ‘Finding Your Roots‘. He was honored by the Trust’s Legacy Award, which is given to leaders for their outstanding vision, innovation, hard work, and extraordinary achievements in our country and for promoting and championing the interests of all citizens.

Thomas A. Caramanico, pro bono Executive Director, Bill Marrazzo, Chairman of the Board, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Greg Deavens, Gala Chair, Tracey Matisak, WHYY-TV/PBS and Steve Sims, National Park Service Superintendent

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