Mario de Valdes y Cocom, an independent scholar in black history, spent years compiling much of the material published. On his father's side, Ustinov is a member of the old Russian nobility. On his mother's side, he is a member of the Ethiopian Royal Family. The Medici family. The greater majority of the noble houses of Italy can today trace their ancestry back to Alessandro de Medici and so can a number of other princely families of Europe.
Nobody wants to hear about successful blacks as it spoils the historical image.
RealAudio interviews with Jerry Lewis and other entertainers talking about the hidden history of race and show business in the post-WWII period. Dozens of viewers e-mail postings telling their own stories of multiracial relations, race and showbiz, and lost family members. General information for researching a family tree, using the Internet's genealogical gateways, information on researching African-American family history, and information on those who are adopted and seeking parents. Texts accompanying each of Max Belcher's color portraits derive from those interviews. A selection of readings on racial self-identity, racial classification, and black and white relations.