From Discovery to Storytelling

Kenyatta Berry

KENYATTA is the 2019 Honorary Chair for Preservation Week and was recently named a “Newsmaker” in American Librariesmagazine a publication of the American Library Association. An Author, Attorney, Lecturer, Professional Genealogist and Television Personality, she ignites the genealogy world with a bigger than life personality and illustrious career spanning over 20 years of data collection, in-depth genealogical research and historical content in the discipline of Genealogy.  KENYATTA’s vast knowledge in the areas of African American Genealogy, Enslaved Ancestral Research and DNA has made her an invaluable “go to” source for information from all parts of the world. From her Features in publications as Black Enterprise, Spartan Magazine, Real Simpleand 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.

Passionate about her work, KENYATTA’S sharp wit, cool demeanor and smart fashion choices invite fans and followers across the globe as she ignites the desire in others to connect to their pasts in order to find out who we really are. As demand grows for people to learn more about their lineage and DNA, KENYATTA continues to innovate, transforming the world of Genealogy by making it more accessible to the masses, and personal to each person’s quest to educate, inspire, enlighten, inform and most importantly help everyone to understand “who they are”.

— Program —

• Introduction to African American Genealogy
• Using DNA in your Genealogy Journey
• Behind the Scenes of Genealogy Roadshow
• The Art of Storytelling: It’s more than names, dates and places
• Questions