The hit PBS series Finding Your Roots shined a bright light on the world of genealogy when it made its debut in 2012. But you don’t have to be a celebrity backed by the inimitable Henry Louis Gates Jr. to uncover more about your family’s story.
Tim Shelley is a News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio. With a diverse background in television, radio, and print journalism, he focuses on themes of accessibility, civil rights, diversity and inclusion, and social interest, often addressing racial and women's issues. Tim's work has been featured in notable outlets including The Community Word, NPR Illinois, and various public broadcasting stations across the region.
