Comedian Henry Cho to headline RootsTech 2024 as a keynote speaker
RootsTech by FamilySearch announces that comedian Henry Cho will be the Thursday, February 29, keynote speaker for the 3-day 2024 event.
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Author: Joanne Swann
The Reggae Roots Experience: Celebrating Jamaican genealogy
Coinciding with Reggae Month, in February 2024, the Caribbean Cultural Heritage Society will host the first of its kind reggae music event titled “The Reggae Roots Experience.”
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Book launch takes us back to where it all began…
The launch of the book ‘They Were Here Before Us’ opens a window into the past, reminding us of a fundamental truth: to comprehend our present, we must first understand our history.
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DNA’s role in solving the Toronto cold case
Toronto law enforcement officials have successfully resolved a longstanding homicide case from 1982 using advanced DNA analysis and genetic genealogy techniques.
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A deeply hidden past: Alanis Morissette’s journey of self-discovery on ‘Finding Your Roots’
In a moving episode of PBS’s “Finding Your Roots,” singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette uncovered startling revelations about her family’s past, bringing to light a hidden history steeped in tragedy and resilience.
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