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Uniquely engage family members through the use of video and more to share the compelling and evocative stories featured in your genealogy research. From short web clips to full length documentaries, blogs and the like, learn how to curate, craft, and execute a strategy to get your families stories off of paper and into motion.  […]

There literally has been insurance for just about anything and that means there’s also a lengthy paper trail! Learn how you can utilize insurance records to trace the enslavement of ancestors, track occupations for ancestors, and get a bird’s eye view into the everyday lives of the family members you’re researching.  Previous Episodes: BlackProGen LIVE

Solidify what you learned during episode 112 of BlackProGen LIVE! Using a real family, learn how to glean and process information on these two census sets, how to pursue the leads they contain, and how to reconcile all of it to get a better picture of your ancestors during the beginnings of the Great Migration

Solidify what you learned during episode 110 of BlackProGen LIVE! In this session, learn how to find, search and distill the information from court records from the comfort of your home or at your local library or FamilySearch Library! Episode 110:  https://youtu.be/RvqKkpF4UHQ  Don’t forget to check out the attached syllabus/handout as you follow along.  Syllabus/handout

What is so good about finding resources and documents about your ancestors and simply filing it away? You even do a happy dance celebrating your success for the finding. Most of the time we realize that we might have documents that are giving us leads to find more information. This session you will be on

Ever want to find a now deserted ancestral location, but you’re not sure how to map it or to get the information to do so? Check out this resource care of the United States Geological Survey! Links:  U.S. Geological Survey – Geographical Names Information System (GNIS)  Google Maps BlackProGen LIVE Episode 56: Been Around the

Ever wanted to plot out family locations in a custom map, but weren’t sure how to do it? If the answer is yes, this video is just for you! Links:  BlackProGen LIVE Episode 56: Been Around the World: Mapping Your Family History  Google Maps 

We all struggle with our genealogical research especially those who research people of color. We hit the famous brick walls repeatedly as if we are in a boxing match. First, we must realize that we have to find a better way of doing our research. There are many fancy ways out there, but you should

Louisiana and Mississippi were important locations when it comes to slavery within the United States and the migration of the enslaved from the upper south to the lower south. In this episode, learn the ins and outs of researching the slave trade in these two important locations. Click here to watch episode 105  Previous Episodes

And the two souls become one! Marriage records are crucial when it comes to tracing family lines. Learn the history behind them, how to locate them, and how the information they hold can lead to more finds. Click here to watch episode 104  Previous Episodes of Interest BlackProGen LIVE State Specific Episode Playlist  Ep 69: