Join the Black Reparations Project for a series of virtual genealogy workshops led by renowned genealogist Nicka Smith. These workshops will explore key aspects of African American genealogy, including family history research, the lives of the formerly enslaved, and ancestral land connections. The series provides an opportunity for all community members to explore genealogy research, deepen their understanding of reparations, and support access to reparations benefits. Open to all and free to attend, the workshops promote genealogy awareness and a culture of healing, wellness, and inclusivity.
February 11th, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PST | Researching Ancestral Land
Black Americans who emerged from enslavement were eager to take advantage of all the rights and privileges of their newfound citizenship. One of the rights they often pursued was owning their own land. In this session, learn how to identify if an ancestor owned land, how to trace the chain of ownership of land that’s been in a family, and how to break down details mentioned within land records to glean more information on those mentioned.
Event Sponsors: the Black Reparations Project, Mills College at Northeastern University Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Grant and UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy, Northeastern Law Center for Law, Equity and Race, the Nicodemus Historical Society, and Descendants of Enslaved Communities at UVA.
Technical support provided by Emend The Mass Media Group.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/academic-events-amp-cultural-programming-mcnu-76506451403
For questions please contact: blackreparationsproject@northeastern.edu