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Kenyatta D. Berry

Attorney | Author | Podcast Host | Professional Genealogist | Speaker | TV Host
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Currently accepting clients for...
  • Family History Research
  • Speaking / Presenting
  • Writing /Publishing
Family History Research
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  • Family History Research
Speaking/Presenting
  • Family History Research
  • Available for in-person events
  • Available for virtual events
Writing/Publishing
  • Author/Writer

Kenyatta D. Berry is an Emmy-nominated genealogist and contributor to the groundbreaking “1619 Project,” published by the New York Times. She authored The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy (Skyhorse Publishing, 2018). A Past President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), a scholarship was established in her honor in 2021 and awarded in 2023. Kenyatta served as the 2019 Honorary Chair for Preservation Week and earned recognition as a “Newsmaker” in American Libraries magazine. With a career spanning over two decades, she excels as an Author, Attorney, Lecturer, Professional Genealogist, and Television Personality.

Kenyatta’s expertise in African American Genealogy, Enslaved Ancestral Research, and DNA analysis positions her as a prominent figure in the field. Notably, her role as a TV Host on Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) garnered widespread acclaim, attracting over 1.5 million viewers per episode. Her appearances on The Real (FOX), where she revealed the DNA results of the hosts in the segment “Who Am I?”, have accumulated over 11.5 million views on YouTube.

Furthermore, Kenyatta’s contributions extend to television programs like Revealed (HGTV) and the documentary Stand (Showtime), where she showcased her prowess as a genealogist. Her insights, understanding, and expertise have earned her admiration from colleagues, genealogy organizations, experts, media outlets, and supporters, solidifying her reputation as a leading genealogy and historical research authority.

Testimonials
Kenyatta Berry gave an empowering and informational presentation for the Enoch Pratt Free Library that provided new resources for our customers to investigate as they explore their heritage." - The Enoch Pratt Free Library
Publications/Media
The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy. New York: Skyhorse Publishing (2018)
Research Time Periods
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
Languages
English
Degrees
BA (General Business), JD (Internet Law)