HISTORICAL FACTS

SUMMER 1915 – THE STORY OF BLACK HISTORY BEGINS…

Thousands of African Americans traveled from all around the USA to visit exhibitions highlighting their people’s development since slavery was abolished and Carter G. Woodson was not left behind. He traveled from Washington, D.C. to take part in a nationwide commemoration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the State of Illinois. An overflow …

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Beginning Family History Researchers — Lean on Esoteric Clues

If you are a budding family historian, then family get-togethers are a great opportunity to listen for stories to pursue as a part of your genealogical research. Listening is key, because you have to be attentive to what is said, as well as what isn’t said.  In fact, what “isn’t said” tends to be a …

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