Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
It has been 72 years of waiting, but the 1950 US Census has finally been released. I still have to wait another 12 years for the 1960 US Census to be released to be able to find my parents. But I have been able to locate all of my grandparents, my great grandmother, and most... Continue Reading →
Black History Month has always been special to me, but this year was even more special because I was able to curate two displays to honor the African American high school in my hometown, W.F. Branch (click HERE to read more about these displays). Creating these displays and being able to share the history of... Continue Reading →
My grandfather, Gus Hatchett (second from the right), with his singing group, the United Harmonizers - Photo courtesy of the Jackson County Historical Society
You may think RootsTech 2022 is over but the truth is, it's just beginning. Those sessions did not go away on the last day of the conference, They are still there for you to go back and watch and learn from. If you didn't know, there are over 1500 sessions in 30 languages available for... Continue Reading →
My Aunt Bert (fourth from the right) with her teammates in McCrory, Arkansas - Photo Courtesy of Brown-Williams High School Group
It's almost time. As of today, Feb. 27th, we are 4 days away from the start of RootsTech 2022. We are super excited about RootsTech. Although we wish we were in Salt Lake City in person, we're glad virtual is an option again this year. If you would like to participate in RootsTech, it's not... Continue Reading →
My mother, Patricia Hatchett Mays, top left photo
February has always been my favorite month of the year because it's Black History Month. I know in February I will be able to find all kinds of Black books, apparel, and information that isn't readily available in stores throughout the rest of the year. During February I know I will be able to watch... Continue Reading →
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 →
Journey Through the Generations 