Conversations with Kenyatta

Dec 05 2024 76 ep. 45 mins 18
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"Genealogy Roadshow" host and author of "The Family Tree Toolkit," Kenyatta D. Berry looks into genealogy, ancestry, and family history as well as what it means to have enslaved ancestors, and interviews experts in the field. The music for this podcast is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.

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A Conversation with Gail Lukasik (Part Three)

Dec 05 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of Conversation with Kenyatta, host Kenyatta D. Berry welcomes back author Gail Lukasik to discuss her latest book, What They Never Told Us: True Stories of Family Secrets and Hidden Identities Revealed. Gail shares poignant and often heart-wrenching stories from the book, including tales of individuals discovering their true parentage and racial iden

Conversations with Kenyatta: A 75th Episode Retrospect

Oct 29 2024 24 mins  
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 remembers the past 75 episodes of her podcast through a retrospective interview - that looks at her favorite guests, as well as examines what she wants for the future of her show. The music for this episode, as always, is "Good Vibe

A Conversation with Dr. Edward Ayers

Sep 17 2024 58 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of Conversations with Kenyatta, Kenyatta D. Berry sits down with Dr. Ed Ayers, a distinguished historian with a deep focus on the American South. They delve into Ed's childhood in East Tennessee, his educational journey, and his serendipitous path to becoming a historian. Ed shares his fascination with integrating social history to include everyday pe

A Conversation with Dr. Marcia Chatelain

Aug 29 2024 41 mins  
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 examines the backlash against teac

A Conversations with W. Caleb McDaniel

Jul 31 2024 52 mins  
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 historian, author, the impact of inf

A Conversation with Dylan C. Penningroth

Jun 25 2024 48 mins  
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: The Hidden History of Black Civil Ri

A Conversation with Daniel Brook

May 31 2024 48 mins  
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 diverged from other Southern cities durin

A Conversation with Steve Luxenberg

May 15 2024 59 mins  
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 had a sister who was committed to an

A Conversation with Dr. Manisha Sinha

Apr 19 2024 53 mins  
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 individuals, and talks about her l

A Conversation with Victor Luckerson

Mar 29 2024 52 mins  
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 Black Wall Street. He also talks abo