This week on the podcast, I'm joined by the lovely KB Barcomb. This is a fascinating look at military records, military history, and how WWI and WWII can aid in the lens of discovering family history. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: buzzsprout.com/1668904/137095…

This week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta has me so excited. I'm joined by my good friend Sarah Allen, an author, journalist, and executive producer of Showtime's #STAND documentary, where we met. #STAND is about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. buzzsprout.com/1668904/139426…

This is amazing! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Cassandra Newby-Alexander, an author and historian whose contributions to history have helped pilot some of the most important research on Black individuals, and the enslaved. buzzsprout.com/1668904/139920…

This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, I'm joined by Dr. Lynn Hudson, historian and professor. The two discuss the immigration of Black individuals because of Jim Crow, Black inidivudals and the Klan in Los Angeles, and O'Day Short. buzzsprout.com/1668904/139920…

It's the first "Conversations with Kenyatta" of 2024! I'm joined by author and historian Gregory May. We discuss his work and his books and research for his latest - "A Madman’s Will" which tells the story of one of the largest private emancipations. buzzsprout.com/1668904/141674…

In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, I am joined by Pulitzer Prize Winner, author, and historian, Dr. Jefferson Cowie. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: buzzsprout.com/1668904/143143…

This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, I'm joined by Rachel J. Webster, a professor of creative writing, and author of "Benjamin Banneker and Us: Eleven Generations of an American Family". Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: buzzsprout.com/1668904/144301…

This week on "Conversations with Kenyatta", I am joined by Victor Luckerson, an author and journalist. I loved this conversation - and I hope you do, too! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: buzzsprout.com/1668904/145896…

I am thrilled to announce I am a finalist for the 2024 Courage to Write grant, sponsored by the de Groot Foundation. This is truly an honor, thank you! Read about my project here: degrootfoundation.org/kenyatta-d-ber…

In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta I am joined by Dr. Manisha Sinha, who shares her journey from India to the United States to study and teach US history - and she is such a wonderful speaker, as well as so inspirational to my work. buzzsprout.com/1668904/148583…

We’re delighted to announce this year’s COURAGE to WRITE Grantees, Writers of Note, & Finalists! Congratulations to all! To learn more about the 2024 COURAGE to WRITE Grantees, Writers of Note, & Finalists, visit degrootfoundation.org/2024-courage-t…📝

In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta - I am joined by Daniel Brook, author and Historian. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: buzzsprout.com/1668904/150420…

Meet Kenyatta D. Berry, a 2024 COURAGE to WRITE Writer of Note working on "The Price of Freedom" Kenyatta D. Berry She is an author, genealogist, podcaster, and Host of Genealogy Roadshow (PBS). She specializes in resurrecting lost stories, particularly from marginalized backgrounds.

Research Director Cynthia Evans researched the genealogy of 90-year-old Willie Mae Coleman, whose enslaved ancestors heard of Juneteenth while working in a field and refused to continue. Tune in to @WFAA at 10 pm to hear about her findings. #10MillionNames hubs.ly/Q02KPqzY0

The Museum of the City of NY recently digitized manumission documents from 1785-1809, detailing stories of gradual emancipation, resilience, and legal hurdles faced by Black New Yorkers. Learn more from Smithsonian Magazine: smithsonianmag.com/history/remark… @smithsonianmag

To celebrate 75 episodes of my podcast (can you believe it?!) I sat down to have a retrospective about my favorite moments, what I've learned, and who has influenced me. I hope you enjoy it! Listen wherever you get your podcasts (episode 75) or here: buzzsprout.com/1668904/episod…

So excited that the #GreenBook exhibition I curated for the Smithsonian (SITES) just opened at the MLK Library in Washington DC. It will be there through March 2, 2025. I hope you can make it! x.com/dcpl/status/18…