Andre Kearns, founder and CEO of Black Ancestries is a recognized genealogist, author, and historian with 20 years of research experience, including tracing his own family’s history as early as 1619 and the first Africans to arrive in colonial Virginia. He has presented at leading conferences such as the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference and RootsTech, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, National Geographic, and USA Today. His forthcoming book, Finding Cornerstone Stories: Uncovering Inspiration in Your Family’s History (American Ancestors) reflects his mission to inspire families by reconnecting them with their past. Visit www.blackancestries.com to learn more.