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It's hard to not compare visits with plantation museums with ones you might take to a Polish or German concentration camp. However, there is a movement afoot for some plantations to change the romanticized antebellum narrative. reckon.news/news/2024/11/t…

UofG becomes first European institution to join the preeminent @SlaveVoyages consortium & database - working with leading universities & institutions - to expand research on the transatlantic slave trade. Learn more ⬇️gla.ac.uk/news/headline_…

Exciting news! The University of Glasgow is the first European nation to join @SlaveVoyages, a collaborative digital initiative that compiles and makes publicly accessible records of the largest slave trades in history.

Here is a special look at my all new history series, GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE! Together, we explore the deep impact of Black migrations on American culture and society. You won’t want to miss this! #GreatMigrationsPBS premieres January 28 at 9/8c on PBS!

Today, we mourn the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, whose ancestry links him to Motown founder Berry Gordy. In a The New York Times article exploring this, our senior genealogist Chris Child notes the rarity of paternity records for enslaved ancestors. bit.ly/4gQJpcE

We’re excited to announce that after extensive renovations, American Ancestors in Boston will reopen for members and non-members on January 21, 2025!  For our daily schedule, location, and details, visit hubs.ly/Q030ZpmH0. We look forward to seeing you in January!

Dive into your family history at DC Public Library's interactive African American genealogy workshop! Start Black History Month by gaining the tools and insights to explore and connect with your heritage. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q033WGWV0

"I hope that [museumgoers] see the people in this history as resilient, dignified, and human." Read about Smithsonian’s NMAAHC's "In Slavery's Wake" exhibit. smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-in… @smithsonianmag

One hundred sixty years ago today, the 13th Amendment was passed by the U.S. Congress. Signed by President Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, it was not officially ratified until December 6th of that same year.

Before emancipation, Black soldiers served voluntarily and involuntarily in wars, including the Civil War. One of our key initiatives aims to unearth and document these stories. Learn more about this pilot project: hubs.ly/Q035c7tv0 #10MillionNames #BlackHistoryMonth

This is the account book of Captain Ethan Earle, who led Company F of the First Kansas Colored Volunteer Regiment during the Civil War. The book contains a roll of the soldiers and staff staff along with a a history of the regiment. Read more here: bit.ly/3EjrAFe

Thank you 10 Million Names for hosting me! I'm happy that we could discuss the Freedman's Bank in the beautiful new space!

Super Bowl LIX in NOLA! 🔥 We’re honored to take part in many impactful moments recognizing excellence and impact in sports. A big thank you to the PlayersCoalition for hosting us at an important conversation with Kelvin Beachum Jr, Malcolm Jenkins, Judene Small-JeanLouis, and

Our volunteers are assisting our partners at Reckoning, Inc. to create family trees of soldiers from Kentucky's U.S. Colored Troops. Email us at [email protected] to volunteer and join the effort! #10MillionNames kentucky.com/opinion/linda-…

In this latest article from Vita Brevis, researcher Danielle Rose delves into the life and legacy of Henry B. Freeman, a formerly enslaved Black mariner who settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This ancestor story was uncovered through 10 Million Names hubs.ly/Q037KC_Z0

Number 2 on our list of most memorable RootsTech 2025 moments: Elizabeth Freeman’s only living relative joined us at the Impact Forum! ✨ We were truly blown away by this powerful connection to history. Watch it now online to get chills! familysearch.org/en/rootstech/s…