Reclaim Your Roots, Preserve Your Legacy
African American Genealogy · Ancestry Research · Heritage Travel
I’m Aisha Abdul Rahman, PhD — archivist, genealogist, and heritage traveler. I help individuals trace their African American and West African ancestry, preserve family history, and turn that heritage into a lived reality, through 1:1 genealogy research, self-paced courses, my book, and heritage retreats in Sierra Leone. I also consult with museums and cultural institutions on digitization and archival strategy.
How we can work together
There's a place to start wherever you are
From a free research tool to an intimate heritage retreat in West Africa — here's everything I offer.
The Book
Start here. Tracing Our Roots, Reclaiming Our Legacy is a step-by-step guide to African American genealogy, heritage travel, and preservation.
Get the bookCourses
Self-paced and live online courses walking you through research, brick walls, digitization, preservation, and sharing your family history. Learn at your own pace.
Explore coursesKrio Griot
The AI research and archiving platform I built to help families cross the 1870 brick wall — searches 100+ specialized databases. Free to start.
Try it free1:1 Consultations
Work with me directly — research strategy, DNA interpretation, proof of enslaved ancestors for reparations, citizenship documentation, and full family archive digitization. All engagements begin with a Discovery Call.
View all services and pricingHeritage Retreat — Sierra Leone
The Ye-Ruqor Heritage Retreat is an intimate homecoming in Sierra Leone — a naming ceremony, immersion in a living Temne village, and genealogy guidance grounded in identity and healing. Limited to four guests per retreat.
Join the waitlistBook a Discovery Call
Not sure where to start? Start here. We'll talk through what you're working on and figure out the right path forward together. 60 minutes — $50.
Book now — $50Send me a message
Have a question before committing? Reach out through the contact page and I'll respond personally within 2–3 business days.
Get in touchWhat people say
From the community
I work directly with individuals on their genealogy and heritage journeys, and partner with museums and heritage organizations on digitization strategy and exhibit design.
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I really thank you for helping me on this journey.Sakeema PayneDirector and Producer
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The work you are doing is amazing and valuable.Joannes "Joe" HotaguaOwner, Authentic African
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On a similar journey — your insights are very helpful.@TheHoodooReaperCommunity Member
BBC World Service
The Documentary Podcast — "Paths of Return: A Special Homecoming to Sierra Leone" · January 2025
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The book
Tracing Our Roots, Reclaiming Our Legacy
A step-by-step guide to African American genealogy, heritage travel, and preservation — everything you need to start researching your family history and reconnecting with your roots.
I'm also building a series of self-paced online courses based on the book, launching September 2026. They'll walk you through the same process, from your first genealogy search to planning your own heritage journey.
Get the book