Quote by Henry Louis Gates

So when you do your family tree and Margaret Cho does hers, and... Wanda Sykes and John Legend... we're adding to the database that scholars can then draw from to generalize about the complexity of the American experience. And that's the contribution that family trees make to broader scholarship.

So when you do your family tree and Margaret Cho does hers,

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This quote emphasizes the importance of tracing our family trees and documenting diverse lineages of individuals such as Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes, and John Legend. By doing so, we contribute to a database that enables scholars to gain insights into the intricate tapestry of the American experience. The collective information gathered from these family trees allows for a wider understanding and examination of the complexities, variations, and diversity inherent in American society. Through connecting our family histories, we enrich the body of knowledge available for future research and analysis.

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