My grandmother, Ernestine Wright Hatchett in the Princess' Revue at Shorter College - Arkansas State Press 1948
12 Days of My Family in Newspapers 2024 – Day 1
Wordless Wednesday – Mays Family Thanksgiving
Paedra Mays, Trisha Mays, Wayman Mays, Patricia Hatchett Mays, Gladys Denson Mays, Ernestine Wright Hatchett - Newport, Arkansas 1983 Photo by Russell Mays
Wordless Wednesday – She Mastered It at the University of Arkansas
Me and my son, Wesley Cummings, at my grandmother, Gladys Denson Mays' name on the UofA sidewalk - Fayetteville, AR 2010
Relative Race Giveaway
Many of you won't be shocked when I say that Relative Race is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. I have written about watching the show with my sister when I first learned about the show (click HERE to read more about that). We have not only talked about Relative Race on our podcast,... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – My Family by Marriage
The Cummings Family: Phillip, Constance, Adrian, Phyllis, William III, and William Cummings - Little Rock, Arkansas 2019 Photo courtesy of Phillip Cummings
Celebrating Family History Month
October is Family History Month, a time to reflect on our heritage, connect with our ancestors, and share stories that shape our identities. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, this month offers a perfect opportunity to dive into your rich family histories. There are so many different ways to celebrate Family History... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – The Mays Family
My brother Russell Mays and his family: Allen, Patrick, Russell, Ericka, and Eric Mays - 2024 Arkansas. Photo courtesy of Russell Mays
Wordless Wednesday – Matriarchs
Fern Works, Dorothy Wilson, and Mattie Govan in Little Rock, AR 1996 - photo courtesy of Phillip Cummings
My Ancestors Were Registered Voters in 1914
Voting has always been important to my family. I remember going with my Granny, Gladys Denson Mays, when she worked the polls during elections in the 1980s. I would pack my lunch and some books and sit in the back while she worked. My father and mother would always go vote together. I remember registering... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – My First Family History Display
My first family history display in Springdale, Arkansas 2017
Wordless Wednesday – All Smiles with Our Grandmother
Paedra Mays, Ernestine Wright Hatchett, and Trisha Mays - Newport, Arkansas 1983
AAHGS 45th National Conference – October 10-12, 2024
The Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society has announced that the 45th National Conference is now open for registration. This year's conference will be virtual on October 10-12, 2024. The theme of this year's conference is 'Fighting Erasure: Staying Visible by keeping African AMerican Genealogy and History in Focus'. There will be sessions on DNA,... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 