The idea for American Origin Stories was inspired by a novel I’m writing. And that novel was born on a mountain in Africa, starting as a...

“America was founded on the ideal of democracy. Black people fought to make it one.” 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones It was a Thursday...

On this episode of American Origin Stories, we examine the history policing and law enforcement in the United States. Specifically, by...

The Origins of American Violence Being Black in America means knowing that you are perceived as a threat. It means knowing that some...

"People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in them." - James Baldwin The main definition of sickness is to be affected with a...

Season 1 - Foundations Episode 14 - Know Your Resources: Genetics, Genealogy, & the Language of DNA Pt2 Available now on Spotify, Apple...

Season 1 - Foundations Episode 13 - Know Your Resources: Genetics, Genealogy & the Language of DNA (Part 1) When tracing your ancestry,...

Season 1 - Foundations Episode 12 - Know Your Resources: Getting In Those Genes (It's a Podcast swap!) Available on Apple Podcast,...

Season 1 - Foundations Episode 11 - Know La Lucha: The Art of Identity en Colombia Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play &...

Season 1 - Foundations Episode 10 - Know Your Literature: Jamaica, Slavery & Ghost Stories Bonus: This episode breaks down the history of...

Season 1 Foundations Episode 8 Know Your History....Slavery in Brazil "I imagine there can be but one place more horrible in all creation...

Season 1: Foundations Episode 9: Know Your Strengths - Haitian/American & Documenting Greener Pastures When tracing your ancestry, it’s...

Season 1: Foundations Episode 7: Know Your History....America & The Black Republic Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more!...

Season 1 Foundations Episode 6: Know Your Genes....Complexion & Personal Identity Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play &...

There are many ways to explore our ancestry - one modern option is DNA. Join us as we explore ancestry through genetic testing.

Season 1 Foundations Episode 04 Know Your Resources: A Place to Call Home PT 2 “It seems especially appropriate to tell one part of the...

Season 1 Foundations Episode 3 - Know Your Resources: A Place to Call Home Available on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play & more! We...

Season 1 : Foundations Episode 1: Know Your Why: Identity & Tracing Your Roots In this episode, follow three 20-something Americans, who...

Season: Foundations Episode 2: Know Your History: Slavery & Turning People into Property "Genealogical research into slavery is extremely...