Trisha, Russell, and Paedra Mays - Jacksonport, Arkansas 1992 Photo Courtesy of Paedra I. Mays
Wordless Wednesday – A Mays Kids Conversation
Relative Race Giveaway
Many of you won't be shocked when I say that Relative Race is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. I have written about watching the show with my sister when I first learned about the show (click HERE to read more about that). We have not only talked about Relative Race on our podcast,... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – My Family by Marriage
The Cummings Family: Phillip, Constance, Adrian, Phyllis, William III, and William Cummings - Little Rock, Arkansas 2019 Photo courtesy of Phillip Cummings
Celebrating Family History Month
October is Family History Month, a time to reflect on our heritage, connect with our ancestors, and share stories that shape our identities. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, this month offers a perfect opportunity to dive into your rich family histories. There are so many different ways to celebrate Family History... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – The Mays Family
My brother Russell Mays and his family: Allen, Patrick, Russell, Ericka, and Eric Mays - 2024 Arkansas. Photo courtesy of Russell Mays
RootsTech 2025 Registration is Now Open
I'm excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2025 opens on September 25, 2024. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah March 6 - March 8, 2025. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions, and exhibitors that are for every stage... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – Matriarchs
Fern Works, Dorothy Wilson, and Mattie Govan in Little Rock, AR 1996 - photo courtesy of Phillip Cummings
My Ancestors Were Registered Voters in 1914
Voting has always been important to my family. I remember going with my Granny, Gladys Denson Mays, when she worked the polls during elections in the 1980s. I would pack my lunch and some books and sit in the back while she worked. My father and mother would always go vote together. I remember registering... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – My First Family History Display
My first family history display in Springdale, Arkansas 2017
Wordless Wednesday – Working From Home
Gladys Denson Mays - Newport, Arkansas circa 1960
Relative Race Season 14 Premieres Sunday, September 22, 2024, on BYUTV
If you have been following my blog or podcast for anytime at all, then you know how much I love the TV show Relative Race. Relative Race is a genetic DNA reality show. It consists of four teams that are racing across America in search for their relatives that they have never met before. They... Continue Reading →
AAHGS 45th National Conference – October 10-12, 2024
The Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society has announced that the 45th National Conference is now open for registration. This year's conference will be virtual on October 10-12, 2024. The theme of this year's conference is 'Fighting Erasure: Staying Visible by keeping African AMerican Genealogy and History in Focus'. There will be sessions on DNA,... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 