Sentimental Sunday: The Impact of the NAACP on my Family
Posted by Liv | Filed under Sentimental Sunday
The 103rd Annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention that was hosted in Houston this past week (July 7-12, 2012) brought back some wonderful memories of my family’s strong involvement (particularly my dad) with the NAACP during the 1950′s through the mid 1980′s. The purpose of this organization and assistance from its [...]
Tags: 1980, Freedom Fund Dinner, houston, John Taylor, Lift Every Voice And Sing, NAACP, NAACP annual convention, NAACP Houston Branch, texas, Thurgood Marshall
Follow Friday: African Roots Podcast, Genealogy Gems Podcast, and the Genealogy Guys Podcast
Posted by Liv | Filed under Follow Friday
It’s Follow Friday at geneabloggers.com and I want to recommend three genealogy podcasts that’s sure to enhance your genealogical learning/research this week and beyond; enjoy! African Roots Podcast with author, lecturer, and professional genealogist, Angela Walton-Raji, is a wonderful treat. If you’re interested in African American family history then this bi-weekly podcast about research strategies, conversations with authors, website [...]
Tags: African Roots Podcast, Angela Walton-Raji, Drew Smith, geneabloggers.com, genealogy, Genealogy Gems Podcast, Genealogy Guys, genealogy podcast, genealogy podcasts, George Morgan, Louise Cooke
The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro by Frederick Douglass
Posted by Liv | Filed under Genea Musings
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a speech at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence that was held at Rochester’s Corinthian Hall. He actually gives a biting oratory, in which he tells his audience, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” Actor Danny Glover [...]
Tags: 1852, Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass, Independence Day, July 4, oratory, Rochester's Corinthian Hall, speech, United States
