Between shows like Finding Your Roots on PBS and the proliferation of companies like 23andMe, conversations about genealogy and family history have become mainstream—trendy, even. While not everyone ...

African Ancestry's co-founder Dr. Gina Paige speaks to BLACK ENTERPRISE about the company's holistic work to help Black people find their roots. Finding one’s roots can be a challenge, especially when ...

St Patrick’s Day often sparks curiosity about people's Irish heritage. These tips and online resources can help you begin ...

My father was put into the foster system when he was 4 years old, so he never knew much about his biological family. He and his brother were adopted a few years later, but they never learned the ...

Home DNA tests are an accessible way to gain an extensive understanding of your heritage, family history and diaspora. Tests are becoming increasingly affordable and genetic databases are expanding ...

Stacy Lickteig, senior manager of community engagement for Omaha Public Library, shares progress as construction continues on Omaha Public Library’s new Central Library at 72nd and Dodge Streets in ...