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)”
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Brothers Brewington: Beloved in Deeds
Hardy A. and Joshua L. Brewington were the sons of Raiford Brewington (b.1812) and his wife, Bashaba Manuel (b.1818). They hailed from Sampson County, North Carolina and… Read more “Brothers Brewington: Beloved in Deeds”
Black History Challenge
As we March in, let’s talk about Black history outside of February. That’s the challenge and here we go: The Genealogy Situation Room’s Top 10 Black History… Read more “Black History Challenge”
She Carried Her Fate: The Story of Frances Part 1
Recently, I happened across the super interesting story of The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection, one of the largest collections of African-American art in the… Read more “She Carried Her Fate: The Story of Frances Part 1”
Black and Family History Book Recommendations
Even while knowing that Black history is every day, this month is as good as any to dive into a great book about family and Black history.… Read more “Black and Family History Book Recommendations”
Historical Family Photos: 1893 | Virginia Baptist State Convention
Here are links about some of the interesting subjects of the May 1893 Virginia Baptist State Convention in Hampton, Virginia: Virginia Baptist State Convention J.C. Farley, photographer… Read more “Historical Family Photos: 1893 | Virginia Baptist State Convention”
Brickwall Breakthrough to 1778: Clara Mabry and Family
Great news! Most recently, I have discovered more important details in the story of our own Clara Mabry. Several 1856 newspaper articles referred to Clara as an… Read more “Brickwall Breakthrough to 1778: Clara Mabry and Family”
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