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This isn’t just a virtual event. It’s a homecoming. On the eve of Juneteenth, you are cordially invited to witness the power of family history as we bring lost names, stories, and families back into the light. Join Marc Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League, as he reflects on his family history with renowned genealogist, Kenyatta D. Berry.
American Ancestors is a national center for family history, heritage, and culture actively engaged in the creation of new searchable databases, digitized collections, scholarship, educational programming, and more. We are always working on new projects that share the stories of families and individuals from across the country and around the world. Stay up to date with what’s new at American Ancestors with this webinar series!
There are at least 44 million descendants of enslaved individuals living today, but slavery separated families, erased names, and obscured facts. Hear from Dr. Vincent Brown, Dr. Kendra Field, and Dr. Kerri Greenidge, members of the 10 Million Names scholars council, as they share histories and legacies of slavery in New England, the ongoing research of the 10 Million Names project, and ways to get involved.