About Us
Black Ancestries empowers people of African descent to explore their family history by providing professional genealogy research, engaging presentations, and educational workshops.
Our Founder
Our Founder
Our founder and CEO Andre Kearns brings a wealth of experience and passion to the field. He holds degrees from Morehouse College and Harvard Business School, combining rigorous research with heartfelt storytelling to make genealogy accessible and inspiring.
As a leader in various genealogical societies and a noted public speaker, Andre’s work is recognized across major platforms, enriching the genealogy community with his profound insights and engaging lectures.
Connecting Families Through History
Explore moments from our journey of connecting families with their histories and celebrating their heritage together.
Featured Talks
Revealing Our Full American Mosaic
Getting Started with African American Genealogy
Helping African Americans Trace to Slaveholding Ancestors
The Cumbo Family: Tracing one of the First African Descended Families in America
Media and Recognition
Medium •
February, 2026
What We Inherit, What We Heal: The Amprey Family Story
An intimate family history revealing how uncovering the past can heal generational wounds, restore connection, and transform inheritance into understanding and purpose.
Podcast •
February, 2026
My Home Is Special | Episode 46: Among the Ancestors — Andre’s Home
Andre Kearns shares his journey from corporate leadership to founding Black Ancestries, exploring how genealogy, storytelling, and technology help families reconnect with ancestors, reclaim legacy, and redefine what “home” truly means.
Medium •
January, 2026
America250: Freedom in the Blood
A meditation on freedom, memory, and lineage—exploring how the unfinished promises of America live on in the bloodlines of those who fought, survived, and built anyway.
Medium •
December, 2025
Rivers Carry Us: Tracing the Hobson-Strange Legacy to Lillian Lincoln Lambert
Following waterways and kinship networks, this story traces ancestry, migration, and ambition—culminating in the remarkable legacy of entrepreneur and trailblazer Lillian Lincoln Lambert.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Let us help you discover your family’s inspiring legacy and connect with your roots.