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MONDAY MAY 30, 2022I STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF MY ANCESTORS
Your connection to your ancestors is the shortest path to God. Whatever your connection to your ancestors is- whether it is a heart connection or whether it is a distant memory- they are a part of you. And you are a part of them. Your connection with them transcends lost stories, names, and pictures. You are here because of them, and their soul lives in your heart, bones, and flesh. I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors. I know that whether I know their stories or not, I am connected to them. We are bound together by a divine web of life. I call on them every day. I call on my biological ancestors, as well as my spiritual ancestors. My connection with my ancestors gives me life. It is my foundation. Thank you, Power, in me, through me, as me, around me, through the Christ within. And so it is.Honor your father and your mother,that your days may be long upon the landwhich the Lord your God gives you.Exodus 20:12Daily Thoughts from the HillCopyright: Hillside International Truth Center, Inc.Bishop Dr. Jack L. Bomar – Executive BishopBishop Dr. Barbara L. King – FounderFrom the resting place of Clark Atlanta University’s first president, Dr. Thomas Cole, Jr., to ancestors of other families, to relics of our past, our history is never forgotten. -
What about the Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage?
If you are like me and have ties to African American and/or Afro Caribbean ancestry — even a smidget — you are likely a candidate for membership in this great organization: Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage.
Take the time to learn more about historical events involving our special category of ancestors. We devote at leat five hours per week to researching and learning more about Black genealogy.
Start right here with this conference. It begins Frday, May 21, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. EDT. Welcome to the annual conference!
For more information about the Friday-Saturday conference, check out its event page. Be sure to register and also consider adding a donation:
When
Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
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Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT
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This is an online event. You must register to receive the link to program. Space is limited. Register now.
Contact
Dr. Evelyn A. McDowell
Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage
email: info@sdusmp.org
info@sdusmp.org
2021 Annual Conference and
Annual Award Ceremony
On Friday, May 21, we will hold our 5th annual awards ceremony. We honor the work of individuals who helped us, through their service and research, remember and commemorate the estimated 10 million people who were enslaved in the United States and colonial Engish America. Our keynote speaker will be Nicka Sewell-Smith, and our networking event will follow the awards ceremony.
On Saturday, May 22, we hold our 4th annual conference. This year we have over 18 presentations, including “ancestor poster sessions,” a networking/gaming event, and service and book awards. Nicka Swell-Smith will be our plenary speaker before we break into three breakout rooms. In those rooms, we will hear over 10 presentations throughout the day. At lunchtime, we will cook with Chef Keesha O’Galdez and hear a presentation from genealogist Andre Kerns. There will be a business meeting for members of the organization after the conference.
Other speakers include Bernice Bennett, Ric Murphy, Rahkia Nance, Margo Lee Williams, and Yvette LaGonterie. See our conference website for complete information about events and bios of our speakers.
More Information
Please visit our conference website for full information about the conference.
Consider a Donation
Please conside a donation to help us fullfil our mssion and to defray the cost of programing. We are grateful for any amount. SDUSMP is a 501(3), charitable organization and all donations are tax-exempt. We are a 100% volunteer organization and all of your donation goes directly into furthering our mission. Just go to www.paypal.me/sdusmp and make your contribution. Thank you in advance. Register Now!
