Yvette Porter-Moore

Yvette Porter-Moore is a distinguished genealogist and public historian with more than 25 years of experience dedicated to uncovering and preserving African American history. Based in San Diego, she is a leading expert in reparative genealogy, using deep research to bridge generational gaps and help communities understand their past.

As the founder and owner of Root Digger Genealogy & Legacy Consulting, LLC, Porter-Moore provides historical and genealogical research, consulting, and narrative writing. Her work has had a tangible community impact, including service as historian for the Tubman-Chavez Wall at the San Diego County Southeastern Live Well Center.

A passionate advocate and community connector, she also conducted oral-history interviews for the San Diego History Center’s “All In” Project, which was created to preserve local African American narratives. Her public service includes work as historian for the San Diego High School Alumni Association and the Nate Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation, and she is the founder of the Delilah L. Beasley Historical Society.

Porter-Moore’s expertise has been sought by media outlets and public institutions. She has appeared on KPBS News and NBC 7 San Diego to discuss the generational wealth gap among African Americans and reparations. The California Reparations Task Force invited her to testify on behalf of adoptees and people who had been in foster care, emphasizing the role genealogy can play in documenting family history and claims.

Her media appearances have also included KGTV, 10News, CBS 8, and the Travel Channel’s “Dead Files.” Her work has been recognized with a proclamation from San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, presented during a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony.