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In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Tina Knowles discusses how working with a genealogist and Ancestry.com helped her uncover her
People of African ancestry are poorly represented in genetic studies. A new effort would change that
Scientists are setting out to collect genetic material from 500,000 people of African ancestry to create what they believe will...
The artist's mixed-media works highlight the complicated history and ancestral voices in her chosen home of Asheville, North Carolina.
An ancestral connection helped Coach Tish discover her roots Asheville, N.C, and the courage to make a major career change.
A DNA discovery led Letisha Bereola to Asheville, N.C. and a legacy that includes one of the city's most prominent…
The world’s largest digitized and searchable collection of Freedmen's Bureau and Freedman's Bank records is now available on Ancestry.com.
Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India is praying for her election victory as are Jamaicans in Florida as she's both…
Jennifer Smith wanted to test the accuracy of popular DNA tests, but when she mailed away her DNA, the results…
Ronda Rousey's great grandfather was one of the first black physicians in North America. Who knew?
Ronda Rousey's great grandfather was one of the first black physicians in North America. Who knew?
theGRIO REPORT - A new website has announced that 1.5 million handwritten records of newly freed slaves will be digitized…
NEW YORK (AP) — PBS is conducting an internal review following revelations that producers of “Finding Your Roots” may have
Many people who consider themselves "white" would be surprised to discover they have African ancestry - especially those in the…
theGRIO REPORT - For these 10 African-Americans, the journey to the West African country of Nigeria was nothing less than…
theGRIO's 100: Rick Kittles, PhD, 47, has traced the ancestry of over 100,000 African-Americans, including Oprah Winfrey, Isaiah Washington, Spike…
theGRIO REPORT - Many African-Americans lay claim to Native American ancestry, and yet very few blacks have taken the steps…
theGRIO REPORT - This connection would be ironic, since Franklin had publicly lobbied to have Berry play her in a…