2026 – Good Genes Genealogy

“Unleashing the Impact of African Diasporan Storytelling: Embracing Identity and Empowering Communities”

July 26, 2026

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Discover the Power of Sharing African Diasporan Stories: A Journey of Resilience, Culture, and Legacy. From highlighting historical perspectives to celebrating diverse experiences, unveiling the crucial role of storytelling in...

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Our ancestors weren’t sad all the time

July 15, 2026

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As I finished the last sentence of a recent workshop detailing the challenges of locating our African Diaspora ancestors—many of whom survived the horrific voyages across the Atlantic and Indian...

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David Lee: A Jail Notice That Preserved My Ancestral Journey

July 12, 2026

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Guilty for 'walking while Black' That's what happened to my paternal ancestor, David Lee, in 1820. He could have lost his life. He could have been severely hurt. Instead, he...

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A Brush with History: My 1977 Encounter with Alex Haley

June 27, 2026

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It was pure serendipity. In 1977, while I was a sophomore at Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in Atlanta, I obtained a cherished autograph from a U.S. Coast Guard...

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Extra Extra! One of My Favorite Places to Search African Diaspora Ancestry

June 9, 2026

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One of my favorite places to search for African Diaspora ancestry is the U.S., African American Newspapers, 1829 - 1947 collection. It is one of the few research sources where...

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The Sensitive Plant at Ghana’s Last Bath

May 27, 2026

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[caption id="attachment_9193" align="alignnone" width="214"] Our prolific tour guide, Devine at the Last Bath, Assin Manso, Ghana[/caption] It was an unexpected discovery along the winding, sometimes muddy path leading to...

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A Genealogist’s Packing List: Traveling Across Continents in Search of History

May 20, 2026

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Ninety-degree heat. Forty-eight-degree cold. That was the reality of my journey from Accra, Ghana, to Amsterdam, the Netherlands. What Do You Pack for Research Across Two Continents? One day, I...

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A Fresh Scent in African Diaspora Research Found in Ghana Botanical Gardens

May 7, 2026

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[caption id="attachment_9162" align="alignnone" width="225"] I discovered the "Scent Leaf" or African Basil in the Aburi Gardens, Ghana, Africa[/caption] In our African Diaspora genealogy and ancestral research, the root of our...

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How a Teenager’s 1940 Death Helped Solve a Genealogy Puzzle

May 2, 2026

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[caption id="attachment_9156" align="alignnone" width="190"] The Fire, the Cemetery, and the Family Connection[/caption] While seeking to confirm the identity of a pro bono client’s father, I unexpectedly discovered another way to...

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Before You Open the Archive: The Unspoken Rules of Research Travel

April 28, 2026

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[caption id="attachment_8464" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mind your manners while researching historical records[/caption] From Accra to ancestral cemeteries, what every African Diaspora researcher should know about preparation, respect, and cultural awareness 1....

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