Mission

Roots of Return is a genealogical research initiative dedicated to restoring the lost lineage of African American families and diasporic communities. I use historical records, oral histories, and DNA analysis (when available) to help descendants reclaim the name, pace, place, and spirits of those once rendered invisible. Through this sacred work, I honor memory, foster healing, and reconnect the living with wisdom of those who came before.

Core Values

Reclamation: We believe that naming is power. To remember is to return.
Healing: Our work helps mend generational would caused by displacement, slavery, and silence
Truth-telling: We honor every ancestor's story, no matter how hidden, erased, or painful.
Spiritual Grounding: Lineage is sacred. We approach it with reverence, compassion, and humility.
Cultural Responsibility: We center the voices of Black families and descendants in all we do.

Mission

Core Values

Reclamation: We believe that naming is power. To remember is to return.

Healing: Our work helps mend generational would caused by displacement, slavery, and silence

Truth-telling: We honor every ancestor's story, no matter how hidden, erased, or painful.

Spiritual Grounding: Lineage is sacred. We approach it with reverence, compassion, and humility.

Cultural Responsibility: We center the voices of Black families and descendants in all we do.