Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the 2024 Black Family Expo in Little Rock, Arkansas that was sponsored by the Central Arkansas Library Systems for Black History Month. This event gave me the opportunity to display and talk about my family history. I decided that I would focus my display on my 3X... Continue Reading →
My father, Wayman A. Mays Arkansas 2005
Photo courtesy of Sue Hardin
RootsTech has always had phenomenal keynote speakers throughout the years, and this year is no different. This year's keynote speakers are 2X great granddaughter of Dred Scott, Lynne Jackson; internationally renowned photographer, Nancy Borowick; Comedian Henry Cho; and Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth. Registration is still available at rootstech.org
Photo courtesy of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies
Growing up when I had to research a person, write a book report, or learn about a moment in our country's history, I would always choose an African American person, event, or time in history. I often take for granted that most people are as well versed in African American history as I am. But the truth... Continue Reading →
My sister, Paedra I. Mays Arkansas circa 1978
To say I have been in a research rut over the past year or so would be an understatement. I haven't really been focused on my actual research. I have been reading genealogy resource books, memoirs, books about my ancestral community, and other family history blogs. I am realizing that 2023 was the year of me telling my... Continue Reading →
This time of year is always exciting. The beginning of a new year, making new year's resolutions, getting back to my normal schedule after the holiday season, and for me gearing up for the world's largest genealogy conference, RootsTech. RootsTech will be held in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace convention center on February 29 -... Continue Reading →
The Mays Family - Wayman, Russell, Trisha, Patricia, and Paedra Mays (Newport, Arkansas circa 1982). Photo courtesy of Paedra I. Mays
You may have noticed this site looks a bit different than it used to look. That's because, after 6 years, I've decided to re-design the blog. You'll still find all of the blogs I've posted over the years, along with a little bit of new functionality. I hope this new look works well for you... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 