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Our ancestors’ stories still have something to teach us.
André Kearns helps people uncover the courage, ingenuity, and resilience within their family histories and preserve those stories for generations to come.
THE NEW BOOK
Find the stories that hold your family together.
In Finding Cornerstone Stories, André traces his family’s 400-year American journey—from early 1600s colonial Virginia, through slavery and freedom to entrepreneurship, education, service, and leadership.
Along the way, he gives readers a practical framework for finding the ancestors whose lives can inspire families today.
“A cornerstone story is a family story that explains who you are, where you come from, and the values that shape
your family.”
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Recovering history. Preserving legacy. Inspiring action.
André Kearns is an author, genealogist, entrepreneur, and national genealogy leader. After a career building organizations and launching new ventures, he turned his passion for family history into Black Ancestries.
His work helps people move beyond names and dates to discover the character, choices, and values of the people who came before them.
Leadership rooted in history. Strategy grounded in evidence.
Signature Talks
Leadership Lessons in Your Family Tree
The Genealogist’s Mindset: Solving Problems When the Record Is Incomplete
Finding Cornerstone Stories: Storytelling That Builds Culture
Bring André to your audience.
Professional genealogy research for people of African descent.
Uncover your roots. Celebrate your heritage. Preserve your family legacy.
Every family deserves to know its story.
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Beyond Names and Dates: Finding the Stories That Define Your Family
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Stories worth carrying forward.
Family-history discoveries, upcoming events, and reflections on the lessons our ancestors left behind.