I will be traveling this year on and around Juneteenth. So, I had been trying to figure out how I’m going to celebrate Juneteenth away from home. Then I saw the announcement from RootsTech that they are celebrating Juneteenth with free online classes focused on African American genealogy that will be taught by nationally known research experts at RootsTech.org/events. Six new classes will be live and interactive online June 19, or Juneteenth, and hosted by Thom Reed of FamilySearch.
Thanks to RootsTech I will be celebrating Juneteenth in a different way this year. I will be able to learn some new skills and techniques to advance my research. I’m so excited about these new classes being presented by some of the nation’s leading genealogists in the field of African American genealogy including Janice Gilyard, Ric Murphy, and Taneya Koonce. Registration is required at rootstech.org
***From RootsTech Press Release***
Juneteenth is a significant celebration commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It symbolizes the strength, resilience, and triumphs of the African American community throughout history. Join us on June 19 as we embark on a transformative journey of discovery, connection, and celebration of African American family history. Individuals of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned genealogists, are encouraged to participate. Register for free at RootsTech.org to add classes to your personal playlist for future on-demand viewing.
Live Juneteenth Online Classes Available Monday, June 19, 2023
9:15–10:00 AM MT: Juneteenth: Understanding This History and Why It Is Important, by Janice Gilyard
10:15–11:15 AM MT: How I Found an Enslaved Ancestor in My Family Tree: Aaron Anderson, by Karen Strickland,
11:30–12:30 PM MT: From Ali to Clay: Taking the Family Narrative to DNA by Cheri Daniels, Donald Shores, Sherman McRae, Keith Winstead, and Eric Brooks
1:00–1:45 PM MT: Unveiling Partnerships: Accessing and Using Cohabitation Records at FamilySearch.org by Taneya Koonce
2:00–2:45 PM MT: A Lineage Society for Descendants of Enslaved Africans: Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage by Evelyn McDowell and Ruth Hunt
3:00–3:45 PM MT: America’s True Forgotten Patriots by Ric Murphy
Journey Through the Generations 
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