Events › Breaking Through the Wall of Slavery: An Introduction to African American Genealogy

Do you have a family member, friend or client with an African American ancestor? 

Many researchers struggle to break through the wall of slavery (pre-1865) and legalized segregation (through 1960s). Explore unique resources along with standard censuses, probate and vital records to identify emancipated slaves and their prior slave-owners.

Presenter Janice Lovelace, Ph.D. is a genealogical researcher, author and lecturer, with over thirty years of experience. Dr. Lovelace is a frequent speaker at national and regional genealogy conferences on health and genetics, ethnic minority genealogy, and research methodology. She authored the National Genealogical Society’s continuing education course, African American Roots: A Historical Perspective. 

Please register at 1.kcls.org/breaking.

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