T'Malkia Zuri is a train genealogist, author, and historical researcher who specializes in Indigenous "Black" American ancestry — particularly in Missouri. With over 2,000 vetted genealogy records developed through her work at the Randolph County Historical Black Society, she brings receipts where others bring rumors. Her growing collection of books includes Rebuilding the Tree: A Black Genealogy Guide to AI Tools, Misclassified: The DNA Testing Myth and the Erasure of Black American History, and Blackademics, each weaving history, memory, and documentation into tools of reclamation. T'Malkia’s work challenges dominant narratives, using newspaper clippings, archival sources, and AI-enhanced research to shine a light on buried truths. Her books do more than tell stories — they restore identity. Born in Chicago and raised in Moberly, Missouri, T'Malkia writes for those waking up, those tracing roots, and those demanding historical accountability.