RootsTech Sessions on African & African American GenealogyWorld-renowned experts in African American genealogy and family history will teach you how to unlock the door to your family's past and make connections with your heritage.

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Date, Time, Room # Title & Speaker

Wed., Feb. 8, 4:30 PM Room: 155D

Oral Genealogy: Crossing Generations in Africa Brent Hansen

Wed., Feb. 8, 4:30 PM Room: 255A

Documenting My Freedmen Ancestors Janice Sellers

Thurs., Feb. 9, 11:00 AM Room: 255A

Using Genealogical Periodicals for Research African American Family History Frazine Taylor

Thurs., Feb 9, 1:30 PM Room: 255A

Exploring the Testimonies of Former Slaves in the Southern Claims Commission Records Bernice Bennett

Thurs., Feb 9, 1:30 PM Room: 251D

Mapping the Freedmen’s Bureau: New Research Guide Toni Carrier and Angela Walton-Raji

Thurs., Feb. 9, 3:00 PM Room: Ballroom B

Census Data: More Than Just a Population Count Janis Forte

Thurs., Feb. 9, 3:00 PM Room: 250D

From Nurses to Cooks: Black Women in the Civil War Angela Walton-Raji

Thurs., Feb. 9, 4:30 PM Room: 255D

Freedmen's Bureau Records on FamilySearch Ken Nelson

Fri., Feb. 10, 11:00 AM Room: 255A

Tech Resources to Begin African American Research Sherri Camp

Fri., Feb. 10, 1:30 PM Room: 255A

African American Genealogy for Newbies Nicka Smith

Fri., Feb. 10, 3:00 PM Room: 255A

Dealing with African American Genealogy Challenges Shelley Murphy

Fri., Feb. 10, 4:30 PM Room: 255A

Identity by Descent: Using DNA to Extend the African-American Pedigree Shannon Christmas

Sat., Feb. 11, 1:30 PM Room: 255A

Finding Family Members in Freedman's Bank Records Janice Sellers