About this item
The popularity of Family History has increased over the past five years due to TV shows like Genealogy Roadshow, Finding Your Roots, and Who Do You Think You Are? The ability to access records online has opened up the one time hobby for genealogy enthusiasts to the mainstream. Companies like Ancestry.com, Familysearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage have spent millions of dollars making records available around the world. DNA technology continues to evolve and provides the instant gratification that we have become use to as a society. But then the question remains, what does that really mean? Knowing your ancestry is more than just ethnic percentages it's about creating and building a story about your family history. The Family Tree Toolkit is designed to help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming and sometimes treacherous waters of finding your ancestors.
About the Author
KENYATTA is the 2019 Honorary Chair for Preservation Week and was recently named a "Newsmaker" in American Libraries magazine a publication of the ALA. An Author, Attorney, Lecturer, Professional Genealogist, and Television Personality, she ignites the genealogy world with a bigger than life personality. KENYATTA's vast knowledge in the areas of African American Genealogy, Enslaved Ancestral Research and DNA have made her an invaluable "go to" source. From her Features in publications such as Black Enterprise, Spartan Magazine, Real Simple and the Wall Street Journal, to KENYATTA'S TV Host job on Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) (which received over 1.5 million viewers per episode) is generating enormous buzz surrounding her insight, understanding, and expertise by colleagues, genealogy organizations, experts, media and supporters alike. KENYATTA continues to innovate, transforming the world of Genealogy by making it more accessible to the masses and most importantly help everyone to understand "who they are".
