February 1 will come and February 28/29 will go but Black history is everyday. To that end, we have a wonderful presentation-preserved in time, of a battle-debate… Read more “Books and Things: Back to Black…ATHENA. The Great Debate (1996)”
Category: Op-Ed
Genealogy and Cognitive Therapy
Hi Folks! I hope that this post finds you all well. These have been tumultuous times. As it relates to my posting regularly here, a certain illness… Read more “Genealogy and Cognitive Therapy”
FIVE STAR FAMILY TREES
What if we could rate the family trees that we gather information from? Would this be a helpful tool in making sure that accuracy is more of… Read more “FIVE STAR FAMILY TREES”
Thanks for the Rapid Response!
Ah, the perils of messaging on Ancestry.com or elsewhere in our genealogical journey. The fact of the matter is that for whatever reason, the notification system on… Read more “Thanks for the Rapid Response!”
As Seen on Ancestry.com Part II
Searching on Ancestry today, I saw this: The following is a journey of my sentiments as I read the above, expressed via GIFs: This is the second… Read more “As Seen on Ancestry.com Part II”
DNA Memory|The Very Idea…
Imagine that we are carrying every memory from our ancestors in the code of our DNA. That’s the premise of DNA memory and it is a fascinating… Read more “DNA Memory|The Very Idea…”
There’s More: High on the Hog
Regarding Netflix’s limited series, High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America, here’s a deep-dive of web links and recommendations from the show. High on… Read more “There’s More: High on the Hog”
Regarding the 4th
I humbly present this previously posted writing to you now, on this eve of July 4, 2021: The 4th of July has come and gone. My original… Read more “Regarding the 4th”
And They Made Their Journey to Atlanta…
Recently, the 60th mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, announced that she would not seek reelection. During her press conference for this topic of discussion on a… Read more “And They Made Their Journey to Atlanta…”
The Genealogy Situation Room 