POSTPONED! Henry Louis Gates: Tresolini Lecture 'Genealogy, Genetics and American History'

Tue, 09/29/2026 - 7:00pm
Free; No Tickets Required
This lecture has been postponed. Please check back for updates. 
 
The acclaimed journalist will present “Finding Your Roots: Genealogy, Genetics, and African-American History” based on his award-winning television series.

The esteemed literary scholar, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and author joins a long line of influential scholars and journalists to speak at this annual event. The lecture is free and open to the public. You can also submit a question for the moderated Q&A following the talk. No registration is required. Click HERE for more information about the event.

The Rocco J. Tresolini Lectureship in Law was established in 1978, in memory of one of Lehigh's most distinguished teachers and scholars, Rocco Tresolini (1920-1967), who served as professor and chair of the department of government. Over the years, the Tresolini Lecture Committee has been fortunate to host extraordinary speakers who have shared their perspectives on some of the most significant issues of our time.