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Is anyone actually 100% Black? Henry Louis Gates Jr. on DNA, race, and power GBH News Rooted May 1, 2026

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Shop the American Ancestors Bookstore The American Ancestors Bookstore is your one-stop shop for reference books, published genealogies, portable guides, charts, and much more. Whether you're building your own genealogical library or finding a gift for the family historian in your life, American Ancestors has what you need!

Pope Leo XIV’s Ancestry American Ancestors worked with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and others to research and document the new Pope’s family tree. Read stories about the Pope's ancestors and explore the Pope's lineage using the link below. Explore now

10 Million Names 10 Million Names is an initiative to recover the identities and stories of the estimated 10 million Africans enslaved in America from the 1500s to 1865. Working with genealogists, cultural groups, and community historians, we aim to share family histories, connect researchers, and expand access to information about enslaved African America...

Do you Have Revolutionary Roots? Commemorating America's 250th Anniversary A dynamic digital hub by American Ancestors that helps you uncover and connect with your Revolutionary-era ancestors through stories, research tools, and interactive historical content.