From Kansas City, Mo.: Family history can play a significant role in shaping one's identity. A study found that learning about one's heritage is linked to a healthy relationship with oneself. However, for many Black Americans, tracing their family tree is challenging due to the erasure of records during enslavement.

A new database is working to fill this gap. It aims to provide access to names and records that were previously lost. One individual, who has been studying the past, was inspired to discover his roots after watching a TV miniseries.

Further details about this database and its efforts are available from the source, including the story of a retired schoolteacher who embarked on a journey to uncover his family's history.