How did the immigrant experience shape America? How did our ancestors shape who we are? These two questions are at the heart of FACES OF AMERICA WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Along the way, the many stories he uncovers ˜ of displacement and homecoming, of material success and dispossession, of assimilation and discrimination ˜ illuminate the history of the American experience. Guests include poet Elizabeth Alexander, who composed and read the poem at President Barack Obama,s inauguration, chef Mario Batali, comedian Stephen Colbert, novelist Louise Erdrich, writer Malcolm Gladwell, actress Eva Longoria, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, director Mike Nichols, Her Majesty Queen Noor, television host/heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, actress Meryl Streep, and gold medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.
