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...
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...
[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...
In this thought-provoking WordPress post, we explore the intentional efforts to impede research on the African Diaspora and its impact. Delve into the obstacles and advantages faced by researchers and...
Several years ago, I began my formal ancestral and genealogy journey with the intention that I would locate land and property that may have been lost by our family or...
Since Fall 1977, I've been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., with my initiation at Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), Psi Chapter. I am committed to the...
Discovering our roots and understanding our family's ancestry history is a fascinating journey that can provide valuable insights into our identity. In this post, we have compiled a list of...
I belong to several ancestry and genealogy research groups, chats, organizations, and regularly participate in training sessions. This aids in my development as a genealogist specializing in African Diasporan family...
We always look for clues to our ancestors' great lives through lots of tried-and-true research methods, many of whom I've recommended. Here's a global conference that looks at the ancient...
