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Celebrate Black History by Digging Up Your Family Roots
Attend the 3rd annual FREE genealogy workshop designed specifically for individuals with African American Ancestry. For African Americans, finding ancestors and exploring your heritage can be challenging, in part because so few records have been digitalized. This is changing rapidly. At this workshop you will learn about the multitude of FREE research tools now available, how to write your own personal family history for your descendants, receive one-on-one live help and leave the event with a suggested next-steps, research tools & places, helpful hints and web site addresses.
Leading workshop classes will be guest presenter Thom Reed, Director of African American Research and Vice President of Familysearch.org. Reed is a collaborative partner in the historic “10 Million Names Project” dedicated to recovering the names of the estimated ten million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in pre- and post-colonial America between the 1500s and 1865.
Willie Stewart, a noted Tacoma educator and civic leader will be the keynote speaker. A FREE lunch will be provided. Find information on specific classes and how to register in person or online at https://www.tacomaaafhe.com
New this year—a program geared for youth ages 12 and up "Your Proud Family--How to Make Your Family History Louder and Prouder”! At this parallel event youth will learn how get things digitized, keep records, collect family stories, and keep their family tree alive.
“I have found that doing my African American genealogy, connecting through names and stories with family I’ve never known, has allowed me to heal in ways I’ve never imagined. Your personal family story is Black History. Please join us.” Alisha Chang, AAFHE event coordinator.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2205261-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2205261-2
