Behind the Scenes at MAAGI 2016
Inside the innovative and stimulating Midwest African American Genealogy Institute (MAAGI).
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Finding John Lee: Part Three – Right Under Your Nose
Sometimes what we’re looking for is in plain sight, but we need a small lead to recognize it. In this third installment, traditional and nouveau forms of genealogy research converge to form a family narrative. Featured Image Source: Library of Congress
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Finding John Lee: Part Two – Show Me the Centimorgans!
In this second post in a series, learn about how DNA broke down a major genealogical brick for two families.
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Finding John Lee: Part One – Scattered Pieces
He lived, he procreated, he died, and there were very little signs of him except for those in my DNA. After 17 years, his story is now coming to life.
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There’s No Wizardry or Voodoo in Tracing Slaveholders
Please, let’s stop prostituting the slave schedules for our own agendas.
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The Great Equalizer
How the results of genealogical DNA tests can alter conversations about race in the United States.
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Your favorite crew in genealogy. Meet Your Favorite Crew in Genealogy BlackProGen is a group of professional genealogists who research and document African American families. We share research strategies, thoughts, ideas, experiences, and whatever comes to mind while working for clients and in our own research endeavors through conference and webinar presentations, blogs, podcasts, video,
My Slavecestors Names: Chisum, Estes, Gillentine, Walling
When endogamy headed to the slave quarters… (Featured image: Mulatto ex-slave in her house near Greensboro, Alabama by Jack Delano, May 1941. Library of Congress)
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Dear family historian…
Here’s the truth about the passion you’re nurturing.
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Watch #BlackProGen’s Tales from the Genome Hangout!
This video chat was AMAZING and covered A LOT with regard to genealogy and DNA testing.
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