My father, Wayman A. Mays Arkansas 2005
Wordless Wednesday – Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy
RootsTech 2024 Schedule Now Available
RootsTech 2024 is this week! With that being said, I must admit that I'm not as prepared as I would like to be. I still have so much I need to get together for my trip. But one thing that I have done is look at the schedule of sessions and have prepared a tentative... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – Black History Celebration Newport, Arkansas 2003
Photo courtesy of Sue Hardin
RootsTech 2024 Keynote Speakers
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
Black History Is More Than Just a Month for Me
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 →
Wordless Wednesday – Celebrating My Sister’s Birthday
My sister, Paedra I. Mays Arkansas circa 1978
Getting Back To My Family History Research
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 →
Wordless Wednesday -My Foundation
The Mays Family - Wayman, Russell, Trisha, Patricia, and Paedra Mays (Newport, Arkansas circa 1982). Photo courtesy of Paedra I. Mays
New Year! New Look!
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 →
Finding Your Roots – Season 10 Premieres January 2, 2024
I am so excited that Finding Your Roots is coming back with season 10 on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Finding Your Roots is one of my all time favorite TV shows that also happens to be all about genealogy. This season features singers Dionne Warwick and Ciara, actors LeVar Burton, Danielle Brooks, and Valerie Bertinelli, and... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 