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 •
October, 2025
From Poverty to Purpose: Tracing the Legacy of Clinton Ellsworth “Pop” Warner Sr., Morehouse Educator and Patriarch
This blog offers a moving portrait of a Black educator’s journey from Philadelphia’s “Hell’s Half Acre” to leadership at Morehouse College, showcasing how education transforms lives.
Medium •
September, 2025
From Emancipation to Africa: Tracing the Golden Lineage of Ambassador June Carter Perry
Tracing Ambassador June Carter Perry’s roots from emancipation to Africa, this piece uncovers her lineage through Thomas Golden, revealing resilience, rediscovery, and a transatlantic tie that reclaims heritage and identity.
Podcast •
September, 2025
Black Ancestries - A New Model for African Descended Genealogy with Andre Kearns
Andre Kearns joins genealogist Bernice Bennett's podcast and shares how Black Ancestries helps African descendants reconnect with their roots through research, storytelling, and legacy-building, redefining Black genealogy as healing and empowering.
Lake Norman Citizen •
July, 2025
The journey to establish roots to the American Revolution
Black Ancestries founder André Kearns traces his lineage to the American Revolution, uncovering ancestral ties to slavery at Cedar Grove plantation and honoring their legacy through historical research and community healing.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Let us help you discover your family’s inspiring legacy and connect with your roots.