Best Dr. Marcia Chatelain Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation with Dr. Marcia Chatelain 41:46

3h ago41:46

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Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta - Kenyatta D. Berry interviews Dr. Marcia Chatelain, a historian and professor who recently transitioned from Georgetown University to the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Chatelain discusses her profound journey from a childhood love of reading to her career in history and teaching. She …

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A Conversations with W. Caleb McDaniel 51:22

30d ago51:22

51:22

Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, host Kenyatta D. Berry sits down with historian and author W. Caleb McDaniel to explore the fascinating intersection of history, storytelling, and the enduring quest for justice. McDaniel, an award-winning author and professor at Rice University, shares insights into his journey as a hi…

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A Conversation with Dylan C. Penningroth 47:23

2M ago47:23

47:23

Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow talks with historian and author Dylan C. Penningroth about his background, upbringing, and his journey towards becoming a historian. Penningroth shares insights from his book Before the Movement: Th…

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A Conversation with Daniel Brook 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Send us a text On this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Daniel Brook, author and Historian. Kenyatta and Daniel explore the unique civil rights histories of Charleston, South Carolina, and New Orleans, Louisiana. The conversation delves into why Charleston and New Orleans diverge…

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A Conversation with Steve Luxenberg 59:22

4M ago59:22

59:22

Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta -Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit - is joined by Steve Luxenberg, author and associate Editor of the Washington Post. Steve's story is fascinating - as an adult, he found that his mother had kept a family secret - that she ha…

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A Conversation with Dr. Manisha Sinha 53:24

5M ago53:24

53:24

Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta - Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Dr. Manisha Sinha, who shares her journey from India to the United States to study and teach US history. This interview delves into Dr. Sinha's perspective on slavery, enslaved …

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A Conversation with Victor Luckerson 52:30

5M ago52:30

52:30

Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Victor Luckerson, an author and journalist. Victor and Kenyatta talk about his love of research and his new book Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Bl…

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A Conversation with Rachel J. Webster 57:59

7M ago57:59

57:59

Send us a text On this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Rachel J. Webster, a professor of creative writing, and author of Benjamin Banneker and Us: Eleven Generations of an American Family. The two discuss what it means to find that …

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A Conversation with Professor Jefferson Cowie 50:06

7M ago50:06

50:06

Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Pulitzer Prize Winner, author, and historian, Dr. Jefferson Cowie. The two discuss his latest book Freedom's Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power, which won the …

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A Conversation with Gregory May 45:34

8M ago45:34

45:34

Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by author and historian Gregory May. The two discuss his work and his books and research for his latest - A Madman’s Will which tells the story of one of the largest and most controversial priva…

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A Conversation with Dr. Lynn Hudson 50:34

9M ago50:34

50:34

Send us a text On this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by Dr. Lynn Hudson, historian and professor. The two discuss the immigration of Black individuals because of Jim Crow, Black inidivudals and the Klu Klux Klan in Los Angeles, and O'Day Short. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. We ar…

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A Conversation with Cassandra Newby-Alexander 1:04:32

9M ago1:04:32

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Send us a text On today's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is 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, as we…

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A Conversation with Sarah Allen 1:01:29

10M ago1:01:29

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Send us a text This week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Sarah Allen, an author, journalist, and executive producer of Showtime's #STAND documentary, where the two met and collaborated. This episode looks at the behind-the-scenes of Sarah…

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A Conversation with KB Barcomb 56:02

10M ago56:02

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by KB Barcomb. The two discuss military records, military history, and how WWI and WII can aid in the lens of discovering family history. ABOUT KB BARCOMB - KB Barcomb specializes in conducting…

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A Conversation with Alec Ferretti 59:37

11M ago59:37

59:37

Send us a text On this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Alec Ferretti, professional genealogist and board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. The two discuss Freedom of Information Act Records, what Alec does for h…

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A Conversation with Gail Lukasik (Part II) 45:01

12M ago45:01

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Send us a text This week on the podcast, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by her first repeat guest - Gail Lukaisk. Gail and Kenyatta met on PBS' Genealogy Roadshow where Kenyatta revealed to Gail that a member of her family had been passing as white, and Gail actually had Black ance…

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A Conversation with Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG 52:16

1y ago52:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Catherine Wiest Desmarais, CG. The two discuss Catherine's work with genealogy as well as her specialty in forensic genealogy, and what it means to be in the field, as well as some of h…

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A Conversation with Thomas A. Guglielmo 55:17

1y ago55:17

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by Thomas A. Guglielmo, who is Department Chair and Professor of American Studies at The George Washington University, and the author of Divisions: A New History of Racism and Resistance in Am…

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A Conversation with Chris Haley 1:01:16

1y ago1:01:16

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Chris Haley. Chris is an actor, author, and is the Director of the Study of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland, as well as the Utopia Film Festival. He and Kenyatta discuss his work, how he go…

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A Conversation with Amy Johnson Crow, Professional Genealogist 57:03

1y ago57:03

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Amy Johnson Crow. Amy is a professional genealogist, author of 31 Days to Better Genealogy, and creator of the "WANDER" method and 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks. The two discuss Amy's work, how genealogist…

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A Conversation with Mark A. Wentling, Certified Genealogist, Educator, and Author 48:18

1y ago48:18

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by certified genealogist and professor Mark A. Wentling. The two discuss forensic genealogy, genealogy graduate studies in genealogy, and discuss more the academic side of the profession, as wel…

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A Conversation with Andre Kearns 43:51

1y ago43:51

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Andre Kearns. Andre is the current director-at-large for the National Genealogical Society(NGS), as well as chair of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. The two discuss Andre's…

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A Conversation with Mary Penner, Author and Certified Genealogist 56:17

1y ago56:17

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Send us a text This week, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by author and certified genealogist Mary Penner. Kenyatta and Mary discuss genealogy and writing, and how to find a creative spark when writing - for family history - and in general. This is an incredibly inspiring conversati…

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50th Episode Special: A Conversation with Kenyatta D. Berry 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, breaks format - just slightly. Kenyatta is interviewed by her podcast producer Caitlin Howle, who delves into Kenyatta's career, her goals for the podcast, and why she started Conversations with Kenyatta. The…

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A Conversation with Jenifer Kahn Bakkala 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by narrative biographer and author Jenifer Kahn Bakkala. The two discuss writing, how professional genealogy spawns storytelling, and how family history is key. Learn more about Jenifer's work …

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A Conversation with Candacy Taylor 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by an award-winning author, documentarian, and photographer. Kenyatta and Candacy discuss her work, her struggles as an artist, and what it means to learn about yourself, and your history, through your work. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. Th…

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A Conversation with Ned Benton and Judy-Lynne Peters 50:24

1+ y ago50:24

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, PBS' Genealogy Roadshow host, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by Dr. Ned Benton and Dr. Judy-Lynne Peters of John Jay College, and are the co-directors of the Northeast Slavery Records Index. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. T…

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A Conversation with Vincent Leggett, Founder & President of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation 1:06:57

1+ y ago1:06:57

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Send us a Text Message. This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit is joined by Vincent Leggett, the founder, and president of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation. This is a wonderful conversation that discusses history, genealogy, and the work Vincent has b…

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A Conversation with Dr. Andrea Douglas 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

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Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by Dr. Andrea Douglas, current Executive Director of the Jefferson School Heritage Center. The two discuss Dr. Douglas' work, her career, and how she has been a champion for Black histo…

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A Conversation with James French, Chairman of the Montpelier Foundation Board of Directors 59:16

1+ y ago59:16

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Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, is joined by James French, Chairman of the Montpelier Foundation Board of Directors. The two discuss the history of America in its entirety, and how our founding fathers may have been aware of ch…

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A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Delmont 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

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Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Dr. Matthew Delmont. The two discuss Black and African American history, as well as what his book-writing process was like, and how he goes about doing his research. Find out more about Dr. Delmont here: https://hist…

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A Conversation with D. Joshua Taylor, Host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and President of NYG&B 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

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Send us a text On this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by her Genealogy Roadshow co-host and president of the NYG&B - D. Joshua Taylor. The two give some behind-the-scenes glances into their work, and Kenyatta finds out what Josh is up to now. Find out more about D. Joshua Taylor on his website, here: https://djosh…

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A Conversation with Dr. Sharon M. Leon 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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Send us a text In this week's episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta (host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit) is joined by Dr. Sharon M. Leon, a digital humanities professor at Michigan State University. Sharon is also behind The Jesuit Plantation Project: An Examination of the Enslaved persons Owned (and So…

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A Conversation with Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Send us a text On this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, who is not only a professor of history, but also the author of Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island . They speak about a topic not often talked …

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A Conversation with Bessida Cauthorne White 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and motivational speaker, is joined by Bessida Cauthorne White. Bessida is a former attorney, who is known for her activism, and her work as a professional genealogist. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe," by Kets…

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A Conversation with Heather Smith, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of StoryFile 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, and author of The Family Tree Toolkit features Heather Smith, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer for StoryFile. Heather's company is on a mission to record over 100 million stories - to help preserve our history in a new way. …

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A Conversation with Dr. Dan Bouk, Author and Historian 34:57

2y ago34:57

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Send us a text This week Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow speaks with Data Historian and author Dan Bouk. The two discuss a critical part of all genealogy research - census records. Items discussed in this episode: Bureau of the Census, Negro Population 1790-1915 (1918) https://hdl.handle.net…

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A Conversation with Stacy Ashmore Cole 34:38

2y ago34:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Stacy Ashmore Cole, who is the creator and curator of “They Had Names: African Americans in Early Liberty County, Georgia, Records,” an online compilation of antebellum Liberty County probate, deed, church and other…

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A Conversation with Niya Bates, Public Historian 49:17

2y ago49:17

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by Niya Bates, a PhD Candidate at Princeton who considers herself to be a public historian. Niya discussed what it means to be interested in public history, as well as what it means to chronicle your own genealogy and how you can get started with something as simple as a qu…

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Forgotten Stories in History: Florence B. Price 6:53

2y ago6:53

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow and author of The FamilyTree Toolkit, debuts a new segment for Conversations with Kenyatta. These bite-sized episodes tackle forgotten individuals in history, whose stories need to be told. In this episode, Kenyatta examines Florence B. Price, an Am…

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A Conversation with Dr. Bettye Kearse, author of "The Other Madisons" 45:35

2y ago45:35

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry is joined by Dr. Bettye Kearse, author of The Other Madisons, which examines her relation to a found ing father, and what her journey has looked like, and what she's learned. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. We are dedicated to exploring and di…

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A Conversation with Lynne Jackson, President and Founder of The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation 52:19

2y ago52:19

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow is joined by Lynne Jackson, President, and Founder of The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, and descendant of Dred Scott. The two discuss the foundation, who Dred Scott was, and why his case is pivotal to …

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A Conversation with Regina Mason 47:34

2y ago47:34

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Send us a text On this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow sits down with Regina Mason, who is a direct descendant of William Grimes. The two discuss what genealogy means, especially to those who were enslaved, or who have African Roots, and why that's bee…

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A Conversation with Dr. Joshua Rothman, University of Alabama 46:36

2y ago46:36

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Send us a text On this special 30th episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta is joined by Dr. Joshua Rothamn, Professor of history and current department chair of the University of Alabama. Dr. Rothman and Kenyatta discuss his books, his work researching the enslaved, as well as what trauma for enslaved individuals through their oppressors …

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A Conversation with Dr. Kari Winter 49:43

2+ y ago49:43

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Send us a text This week, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow, author of The Family Tree Toolkit, and motivational speaker is joined by Dr. Kari Winter, a professor of American Studies at the University of Buffalo. She and Kenyatta discuss her book, The Blind African Slave: or, Memoirs of Boyrereau Brinch, Nick-named Jeffrey Brace, h…

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A Conversation with Dr. Antoinette Harrell 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, I'm joined by Antoinette Harrell, and it's a fascinating conversation. We dive not only into her work but what it means to be a genealogist and an activist, in an episode that's sure to inspire you in multiple ways. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. We are dedica…

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A Conversation with Dr. Valerie Johnson 45:03

2+ y ago45:03

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Send us a text This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, I'm joined by Dr. Valerie Johnson, the Dean of Arts and Science for Shaw University. We have a wonderful conversation on everything from redlining and what Dr. Johnson had to experience growing up, and what she has been working on now - including teaching me about a new record set! The music …

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From homeless to fashion-tech entrepreneur: Cassie Betts 52:34

2+ y ago52:34

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Cassie Betts is the founder of District2.Co, a technology company that connects brands/designers with factories to streamline the manufacturing process, and Made In South LA (MISLA), a DevShop Academy. Hear how Cassie went from being homeless to being called “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land” by Forbes. You'll hear How she went from cod…

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Starting a business at age 66 with Paul Tasner 53:02

2+ y ago53:02

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Paul Tasner, Co-founder and CEO of PulpWorks and more recently, Co-founder of Sort, has more than 40 years of operations experience. He has held leadership positions in ventures ranging from start-up to Fortune 100. For the past decade, his focus has been on sustainability. Paul’s corporate affiliations include The Clorox Company, Clif Bar, Method …

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A Conversation with John F. Baker Jr. 29:23

2+ y ago29:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Kenyatta D. Berry, host of Genealogy Roadshow and author of The Family Tree Toolkit, talks with author and genealogist John F. Baker, Jr. Find out more about him, and his work here: https://wessyngton.com/ The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa. We are dedicated to exploring and discussing var…

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