TV The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 10/10 by 1 users Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history. Details Casts Posters Images Title The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Alternative Titles First Air Date 2013-10-22 Last Air Date 2013-11-26 Number of Episodes 6 Number of Seasons 1 Genres Documentary, Networks , Casts Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Plot Keywords bricklayer, little italy, Self Henry Louis Gates, Jr.