The Troops Salute You!

The Troops are saluting you, genea-family, for all of your write ups and posts in their honor. On a personal note, I have learned so much in the way of African American History regarding the men and women who served during 1914 - 1953. And that is because each of you Bloggers took the time to write a post sharing someone’s story with us all. So, I thank you for making the 3rd Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy a success. The ancestors thank you. The genealogy community thanks you.

See you at the 4th Edition...Freedom-bound!


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CoAAG 4th Edition: Are You Ready For FreedomTweet 2010?

What is FreedomTweet 2010?

• An online Twitter.com celebration in observance of Juneteenth on June 19th!

Where will FreedomTweet 2010 take place?

• Twitter.com/Juneteenth2010 and FreedomTweet.blogspot.com

What will we do?

• Tweet about FREEDOM using Hash tag: #FreedomTweet

What is the goal for FreedomTweet?

• Drive folks to Twitter.com on June 19th to *tweet* at least once answering this question --> What does FREEDOM mean to you?

When will we need to *tweet* again?

• June 19th ALL DAY! Throughout the day, tweets will also be streamed to FreedomTweet.blogspot.com

Who can participate?

• Given that FREEDOM is subjective, FreedomTweet is open to EVERYONE! We all can identify with being and/or desiring to be liberated from something, right?! FreedomTweet is for the entire community!

Is there anything we can do now?

• Yes! Starting today through June 12th genea-bloggers should write about the history of Juneteenth and promote other celebrations happening across the country! If you write a post about FreedomTweet and/or Juneteenth, please email us at CoAAG2010@gmail.com and provide the URL!
  
  Please spread the word about FreedomTweet 2010 with your employers, churches, schools and community organizations -- everyone is invited to join in the celebration!

Anything else we should know?

• We MUST get the FreedomTweet message viral -- using all our collective networks to circulate the news! With a community effort, we could easily see several thousand folks hitting Twitter.com on June 19th all around the theme of FREEDOM in observance of Juneteenth!

Questions? Comments?

• Luckie Daniels | @OurGeorgiaRoots and @LuckieIsHappy

3rd Edition of CoAAG Kicks Off Today!

Today is Carnival Day and the Troops are here! As you know, this edition focused on African Americans in the Military 1914 – 1953. You will not believe some of the stories that came in that have previously been untold. It is my honor as host, to formally invite you in. Grab your favorite beverage and ease into your favorite chair, because you won’t be able to break away.

The 3^rd Edition features 15 stories about brave African Americans who accepted the call to serve, in the midst of difficult and unsettling times. You will run the gamut of emotions as you read each post. But I am certain you will emerge with a feeling of gratitude for those who sacrificed and one of pride for manner in which they served our country.

On a final note, thank you, genea-family for supporting the 3^rd Edition. We are a success due to YOUR diligence and hard work!

-AMY

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The 3rd Edition of CoAAG - They Served With Honor - Deadline in 4 days!

A-Ten-Hut!! Alright, at ease, troops. What’s that, you say? Have I been watching too much of “A Soldier’s Story?” No, no, no, I am just hyped up about the 3rd Edition of the Carnival of African-American Genealogy {CoAAG}. We’re down to the wire, now. The deadline for contributing to the third edition is upon us. The theme is “They Served With Honor ~ In Memoriam, African-Americans in The Military 1914 - 1953.” The submissions are pouring in but make sure yours is not AWOL! Some (starting with me) have said that they weren’t sure they had enough supplies in their rucksack for a post. No worries. If you don’t think you have enough information, share what you have. We simply want to acknowledge the contributions made by African-Americans in the Military during these periods. No photo? No problem. TELL us about your Military Hero. In need of some inspiration? Then “double-time it” on over to my blog and read about Major Charity Adams.

The deadline to submit your post is Wednesday, May 12, 2010. The easiest way to submit is to email the blog name, post name and Permalink URL to CoAAG2010@gmail.com

Questions? Leave me a comment or send an email. See you at the Carnival!

HOOAH!

-AMY

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Grandmothers Are Smiling! Thanks for supporting the 2nd Edition of the CoAAG ~ Grandma’s Hand

After reading all the wonderful posts submitted for the 2nd Edition of the CoAAG, I am even more thrilled with the participation we received for this carnival.

Thanks to everyone who submitted a story about their grandmother. A special thank you to all those who took the time to read the stories and memories, and then leave a comment to the author; I know each one appreciates your support. It was a wonderful CoAAG. I know our grandmothers are smiling.


Until next time,


Host, 2nd Edition, CoAAG

Open for Submissions: Carnival of African-American Genealogy ~ 3rd Edition They Served With Honor ~ In Memoriam, African-Americans in The Military

Hot on the heels of Grandma’s Hand comes the 3rd Edition of the CoAAG. This month the theme is “They Served With Honor ~ In Memoriam, African-Americans in The Military 1914 - 1953.” There are many African-Americans who served during these times of conflict. Let’s use this month’s carnival to pay tribute to them.

We’re wanting everyone in the Genealogy Community to write at least one post, highlighting a Patriotic African-American Ancestor who fought for our country’s freedom. You can pull a hero from your family tree, or politely pull from someone else’s! In this event, all recognition will be positive.

Needing more information? There is an open call for submissions on Reconnected Roots. By the way, forgive my manners! I am Amy Cain, the family researcher behind Reconnected Roots. It is my absolute pleasure to host the 3rd Edition of the CoAAG. I’d love to sit and chat with you more, but I have to get going. I’ve got Ancestors to research and old photos to find!

The deadline for submissions is on May 12, 2010. So, don’t wait until the last minute. You know how chatty those Ancestors can be once they start talking!

See You At the Carnival,

-AMY

www.ReconnectedRoots.com

HOW TO SUBMIT

We want this to be easy for you, so there are two different ways to submit your post, once you've written it.

• Submit your post on the submission form located here at the Blog Carnival.

• Send an email to the CoAAG at CoAAG2010@gmail.com. Please remember to include your blog name, the post title, and the URL Permalink of your carnival submission. Make sure to put 'They Served With Honor' in the subject line!

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EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It. Grandmothers have a huge impact. The 2nd Edition of the CoAAG Grandma’s Hand goes live!

It’s here! The 2nd Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy ~Grandma’s Hand: Grandmother’s and Their Influence On The Family has hit town. I’m Sandra Taliaferro and I am extremely excited to act as the host for this very special CoAAG. We asked you, the genea-community, to share memories and stories of your grandmothers, and your response was overwhelming.

This 2nd Edition of the CoAAG features 20 submissions with memories and stories that will make you laugh and maybe cry, but will surely pull at your emotions and warm your hearts. There are stories of strength and love, and memories of good old down home cooking. These women were indeed the foundations of their families; this trait is clearly expressed in the posts you'll read.  The treasured images speak to their beauty and grace. It’s all about grandmothers; we give tribute and we honor them.

Thank you for supporting this 2nd Edition of the CoAAG. You make it possible…You keep it alive!



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2d Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy