NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
Join the Journey: Our New Family History Newsletter
For years, we’ve shared stories, interviews, and genealogy tips through our podcast, YouTube channel, and social media. Now, we’re adding something new, and we’re so excited to finally tell you about it! Introducing the Journey Through the Generations Newsletter, your new go-to for family history inspiration, research tools, and stories that connect us across generations.... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 43: Urban
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
Honored to Be Named One of the “40 Best Genealogy Podcasts of 2025”
I’m thrilled to share that my podcast, Journey Through the Generations, has been named #10 on the “40 Best Genealogy Podcasts of 2025” list! When we started this podcast, our goal was to be authentic, fun, and give sound advice and tell our own research stories. I never imagined that what began as a way... Continue Reading →
2025 AAHGS National Conference – Day 3
Today was the first day I didn't feel like I was rushing around this morning. Phillip and I actually had breakfast together. We were sitting with the first person we ever met at AAHGS in 2018 and a former national president. When I say Toni is family to us, she really is. She took us... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 42: Fire
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
2025 AAHGS National Conference – Day 2
It seemed like I had just laid down when I heard my alarm going off this morning. I know I said yesterday was a long day. Today is not going to be much different. The first thing on the schedule was the Welcome/Ancestral Libration and Opening Plenary speaker at 830am. I got up a little... Continue Reading →
2025 AAHGS National Conference – Day 1
It has been five years since the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society has held an in-person conference. These past five years we have all been virtual. When I heard that the conference would be in-person earlier this year, I knew I wanted to be there. This year's conference is being held in Charleston, South... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 41: Water
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →