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Home » 2024 Courage to Write » 2024 CTW WON » Kenyatta D. Berry

Kenyatta D. Berry

April 10, 2024

The Price of Freedom (Nonfiction), Santa Monica, CA

(c) lton Anderson

Embark on a journey, discovering the overlooked African American narratives from the battlefield to Hollywood, igniting an impassioned plea for equality and justice in America.

“Opens people’s eyes to the African American plight in the pursuit of freedom, civil rights, and equality in America, showcasing the enduring resilience of marginalized people throughout history.”

Kenyatta D. Berry is an author, genealogist, podcaster, and Host of Genealogy Roadshow (PBS), She specializes in resurrecting lost stories, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. Her work provides crucial context by blending genealogy and history. In 2023, the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) awarded the first Kenyatta D. Berry African American Research Scholarship. Her book, The Family Tree Toolkit (2018), has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide. In 2019, she was named honorary chair for Preservation Week and a “Newsmaker” by the American Library Association magazine. Kenyatta is a contributor to the groundbreaking “1619 Project” published by the New York Times.

Visit Kenyatta’s website: kenyattaberry.com

Instagram: @kenyatta.berry

Twitter/X: @kenyattadb

Facebook: @kenyattadb

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