Wordless Wednesday – Family Embrace
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RootsTech 2024 Keynote Speaker – Lynne M. Jackson
Lynne M. Jackson will be the keynote speaker on Friday, March 1, 2024 at RootsTech. Ms. Jackson is the 2X great granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott. Dred Scott first went to trial to sue for his freedom in 1847. Ten years later, after a decade of appeals and court reversals, his case was finally... Continue Reading →
AAHGS 2023 President’s Award Winner
The Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society held its 44th National Conference October 18 - 21, 2023. This year's conference was virtual. The theme of this year's conference was 'Hiding in Plain Sight: Uncovering the erased stories of our ancestors in the United States and Caribbean'. The conference highlights methods of genealogy research and explores... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2024 In Person Conference Pass Giveaway
As most of you know, Phillip and I are members of the RootsTech Media team for the 2024 conference. The theme of this year's conference is "Remember". We are excited to announce RootsTech 2024 3-day conference pass giveaway for the in-person conference on February 29 - March 2, 2024. RootsTech is doing one big giveaway... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2024 Registration Is Now Open
I'm excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2024 opens on September 18, 2023. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah February 29 - March 2, 2024. The theme of the conference is 'Remember'. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions,... Continue Reading →
10 Million Names Project
James Baldwin once said, 'to be African American is to be African without any memory and American without any privilege'. Although he was not referring to family history, I always think of my research when I see this quote because I dream of finding my African ancestors one day. I have researched my maternal family... Continue Reading →
Relative Race Season 12 Premiers Sunday, September 17, 2023
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 44th National Conference – October 18-21, 2023
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its 44th National Conference on October 18-21, 2023. This will be a virtual conference this year. The theme of this year's conference is 'Hiding in Plain Sight: Recovering the Erased Stories of Our Ancestors in the United States and Caribbean'. Registration is required and is now open.... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 