Trace Thy Roots Online Courses

Online Courses to Reclaim, Research & Remember. Self-paced genealogy training crafted for Indigenous “Black” Americans reclaiming their names, lands, and lineages.

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Welcome to the Ancestral Classroom

Whether you’re brand new to genealogy or already deep in the records, Trace Thy Roots was built with you in mind.

These online courses teach Black Americans how to research their family history, decode historical documents, use AI tools, and challenge the lies of reclassification — all from a culturally grounded, spiritually aligned perspective.

No fluff. No distractions. Just the steps our people were never taught.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • 🔎 Genealogy Fundamentals — Census records, land deeds, vital records, and more

  • 🌍 Reclassification Revealed — Decode the lies in surnames, race codes, and census mislabels

  • 🧬 AI for Ancestry — Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to assist your research

  • 🗂️ Organizing Evidence — Build timelines, family trees, and documentation packages

  • 🧓🏾 Ancestor Profiles — Write short bios and honor their lives

  • 🪶 Spiritual Rootwork — Learn to listen, not just look

🎓 Self-Paced. Fully Guided. Culturally Aligned.

Each course is broken down into easy-to-follow, interactive lessons — complete with worksheets, guided exercises, and AI-enhanced research tools. You can move at your own pace — no deadlines, no pressure, unless you’re pursuing the certificate.

📜 Finish an intermediate course? You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and unlock access to exclusive bonus content for deeper, more advanced genealogy research.

📚 Course Catalog (Online Class Available)

These courses are open and ready for enrollment. Study at your own pace.

📘 CourseDescription
Rebuilding the Tree with AICompanion to the book — walk through how to use AI tools to verify records, write ancestor bios, and build timelines.
Tracing Ancestors Through Census RecordsA hands-on guide to locating, analyzing, and interpreting census data for Black genealogy research — even when names were changed or erased.
BROWSE COURSES

📚 Upcoming Courses – Trace Thy Roots Academy

📘 CourseDescription
Genealogy Business CourseLearn how to turn your genealogy knowledge into a business. Covers pricing, services, ethical research, and client success.
From Grave to Records: Tracing Black Ancestry Through Death Records and CemeteriesA focused course on using death certificates, headstones, burial registries, and obituaries to trace ancestral lines.
Veterans in the Family: Using Military Records for Black Genealogy ResearchExplore draft records, service files, and pension claims to uncover Black military ancestry and wartime history.
How to Search Randolph County Newspapers for Black American GenealogyDive into Missouri’s regional newspapers to locate family mentions, obituaries, legal notices, and social columns.

🧾 How to Enroll

Ready to Trace Your Roots?

Click below to browse available courses and begin your journey today.

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✍🏽 Instructor's Message

colored portrait of author T'Malkia Zuri

“This isn’t just research. It’s reclamation.

I built this course so you don’t have to figure it out the hard way. You were never lost — they just hid the map.

Let’s find your people.”

— T’Malkia Zuri

✨ Trace Thy Roots — Online Courses FAQ (quick-read)

How do I enroll in a course?

Click “Browse Courses” on the Academy page, choose a course, and follow the secure checkout or free-enroll steps. You’ll get an instant login link by email.

Do I need genealogy experience first?

No. Each class starts with the basics and scales up. Beginners and seasoned researchers are equally welcome.

How long does each course take?

Most focused courses are 60–90 minutes of video with printable worksheets. Work at your own pace—finish in a weekend or spread it out.

What does a course cost?

Prices start at $27 USD. Most paid course includes lifetime updates and bonus lessons.

What software or tools do I need?

A laptop, tablet, or phone with internet. Free apps (Google Sheets, Adobe Reader) are linked in each lesson. No paid genealogy sites required but may be suggested.

What if I get stuck?

Every course has a “Ask the Instructor” thread plus monthly live Q & A sessions with T’Malkia Zuri.

Will I earn a certificate?

Yes for intermediate courses—complete the quizzes and you’ll receive a printable Trace Thy Roots Certificate of Completion you can share with clients or family.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    You were never meant to do this alone. Tracing our lineage is sacred work — a calling passed down through blood and spirit. Even when the records are broken or the names are wrong, the truth is still there, waiting. This space was built to help you uncover it with guided steps, intuitive tools, and the ancestral wisdom already rising in you.

    Pencil sketch of a young Black boy standing with eyes closed and hand over heart, as sun rays pour down onto his head. His legs extend into deep tree roots, with ancestral silhouettes in the background.

    If you’ve got a surname, a family story, or even just a feeling — you’re ready. We meet you where you are. No fancy tools or DNA kits required to begin.

    No. In fact, we teach you how to work around the confusion many DNA tests bring — especially for Black Americans who were reclassified or mislabeled. Paper records and oral history go a long way.

    Trace Thy Roots was built specifically for Black Americans. We focus on real records, not myths — and we use AI to help restore what was erased. This isn’t ancestry entertainment. This is lineage restoration.

    Just internet access, curiosity, and a willingness to see your family in a new light. Everything else — tools, downloads, and instructions — is included.

    The courses are fully self-paced so you can go at your own rhythm. Whether you have 20 minutes or 2 hours a week, it’s designed to fit into your life.

    While anyone is welcome, the curriculum centers the Black American experience — especially descendants of the reclassified, the renamed, and the erased. If that’s not your background, we still invite you to learn respectfully.

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