My mother, Patricia Hatchett Mays, was the first African American Editor for our hometown newspaper, the Newport Daily Independent - Photo courtesy of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies
Relative Race Season 13 Premiers Sunday, March 17, 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 →
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 →
RootsTech 2024, February 29-March 2
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 →
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 →
Happy New Year 🎆
We are truly grateful for your support in 2023. We wish you a year filled with discovery, heritage, and new family stories to tell. Happy New Year!!!
Journey Through the Generations 