tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30083930218544295122024-03-05T08:38:00.652-05:00CARNIVAL of AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY(CoAAG)Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-26485396191623072014-01-16T23:54:00.000-05:002014-01-17T07:10:17.555-05:00Be A KING!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MyT8S1bABL9w7m4kx7YqZbqBVZZCUG8kVrwt5zPt48NKajnoo7zLrBeHeLZbg6bdZLHg-QHwE1_hOqe9Lr8isM8vUkTsrWttZFX9fM-pKXURjwelEx_YQL_zhaXepZk7CZuDH1l7qMN3/s1600/Martin-Luther-King-Jr_DREAM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6MyT8S1bABL9w7m4kx7YqZbqBVZZCUG8kVrwt5zPt48NKajnoo7zLrBeHeLZbg6bdZLHg-QHwE1_hOqe9Lr8isM8vUkTsrWttZFX9fM-pKXURjwelEx_YQL_zhaXepZk7CZuDH1l7qMN3/s1600/Martin-Luther-King-Jr_DREAM.jpg" height="400" width="255" /></a><br />
On January 15, 2014 in honor of the <a data-mce-href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/about-dr-king" href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/about-dr-king" target="_blank" title="The KING Center - About Dr. Martin Luther KING Jr.">85th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</a>, 1300 Community House Middle School students taught an awestruck online community a <b>much needed</b> lesson in dreaming!<br />
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From simple, clear promises to well thought-out pledges, student after
student shared how they would contribute to Dr. King's Dream of a better
future. We got a glimpse of how society's future citizens and civic
leaders <a data-mce-href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD">#DREAMFORWARD</a>.<br />
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And here's what I learned about our <i>Dreamers</i>.
They not only understand the challenges we face and tackle them
head-on, they understand their role today and the one they'll play
tomorrow in resolving them!<br />
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Our <i>Dreamers</i> were so unified in their <a data-mce-href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD">#DREAMFORWARD</a> message, it was difficult distinguishing race and ethnicity among them.<br />
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The scars left by our country's blemished history ARE fading, and this
gives me hope someday we will live in a society capable of
self-correction.<br />
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I'm convinced our greatest chance of fulfilling
Dr. King's dream of equality and true freedom, rests within the genuine
intentions of young people to not repeat the mistakes of the past, stand
for what is right and vest in treating ALL people fairly with respect.<br />
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Thanks to <a data-mce-href="http://johnlewis.house.gov/" href="http://johnlewis.house.gov/" target="_blank" title="Congressman John Lewis - 1961 Freedom Rider">Congressman John Lewis</a> for providing our <i>Dreamers</i> their charge forward! Who better than you can speak to the sacrifice and reward of being willing to <a data-mce-href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/people/john-lewis" href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/people/john-lewis" target="_blank" title="Congressman John Lewis - 1961 Freedom Rider">stand for justice</a>? You epitomize civic leadership and we were thrilled to have you dreaming with us!:)<br />
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Thanks
to our Dream Team coordinators, Principal Brooks, Katy Coffelt and CH
teachers for your support in making this event happen! You folks ROCK!:)<br />
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And to our Community House <i>Dreamers</i> you outdid yourselves! Thanks to your vision, we'll be tagging the <a data-mce-href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD">#DREAMFORWARD</a> Tumblr with dreams for MANY days to come!:)<br />
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NEVER stop dreaming. <a data-mce-href="http://choosenonviolence.org/100days" href="http://choosenonviolence.org/100days" target="_blank" title="100 Days of NONVIOLENCE">BE A KING</a>!<br />
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Luckie<br />
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P.S. I'd be remiss. Our Dream Team has more than earned its dream...<br />
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<i>It
is our dream, as an administrative team, that public schools will stop
participating in the type of labeling, sorting, and selecting that is so
characteristic of our society as a whole. It is our dream that all
students will have equity in education, where every student gets what he
or she needs, regardless of background. It is our dream that every
student will be taught at the highest possible levels and a rigorous
academic course of instruction is available to all students. And it is
our dream that doors will open for all students as a result of having
received the best possible education our schools can offer.</i> <a data-mce-href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD">#DREAMFORWARD</a><br />
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Ongoing MLK Campaign: <a data-mce-href="http://choosenonviolence.org/100days" href="http://choosenonviolence.org/100days" target="_blank" title="100 Days of NONVIOLENCE">100 Days of Nonviolence - The KING Center</a>Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-43135515687475008542014-01-13T17:44:00.000-05:002014-01-13T17:50:15.961-05:00#DREAMFORWARD Call To Action: Congressman John LEWIS, 1961 Freedom Rider<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1f7m5I6hPSOwq8HZ9Gp4Ew56HLB6hcqx_XelpxvpqQPeaS36ajwwsV0BNEa_DIm6gKLY8wBU-kVxOLGxiXPxzRylJCotsbRuwLAvB4kFHOU9rj41r3d-tpMuLeNWtqryIqxFOsRDsPfQ-/s1600/Congressman+John+Lewis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1f7m5I6hPSOwq8HZ9Gp4Ew56HLB6hcqx_XelpxvpqQPeaS36ajwwsV0BNEa_DIm6gKLY8wBU-kVxOLGxiXPxzRylJCotsbRuwLAvB4kFHOU9rj41r3d-tpMuLeNWtqryIqxFOsRDsPfQ-/s400/Congressman+John+Lewis.jpg" width="265" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/people/john-lewis" target="_blank" title="Congressman John Lewis - 1961 Freedom Rider">Congressman John LEWIS, 1961 Freedom Rider</a>:<br />
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“<a href="http://50thanniversarymarchonwashington.com/" target="_blank" title="March On Washington 50th Anniversary">Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr., stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial</a>,
turning it into a modern-day pulpit. He saw an America where men and
women of all colors would be loved equally as God’s children. He invited
us to not be satisfied until ‘justice rolls down like waters and
righteousness like a mighty stream.’ We have come a long way in these
fifty years, but we are not there yet. We need to find ways to share our
common humanity, instead of finding differences to divide us. I am
encouraged by #<a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD">DREAMFORWARD’s</a>
efforts to reaffirm Dr. King’s Dream for the future. I hope young
people are inspired by this observance to choose the way of peace, the
way of love, the way of nonviolence. Young people are the future, and
more than ever before, we need them to be unafraid to stand up for what
is right, to speak up and speak out, to get in the way and to cause some
good trouble in the name of a better America. We must dare to carry the
dream of a world that is more fair and more just. If we do those
things, if we keep the faith and keep our eyes on the prize, we can
advance <a href="http://50thanniversarymarchonwashington.com/" target="_blank" title="March On Washington 50th Anniversary">Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream</a> in 2014 and beyond.”<br />
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<a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD"><span style="color: #990000;">All RACES. All AGES. One PURPOSE.</span> </a><a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a>Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-73832735241706839132014-01-13T09:56:00.001-05:002014-01-13T09:59:38.353-05:0001.15.14 #DREAMFORWARD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Be open to whatever comes next… <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank" title="#DREAMFORWARD">#DREAMFORWARD</a> </div>
Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-34667487794408975452014-01-12T23:55:00.000-05:002014-01-13T11:42:10.950-05:00King’s DREAM. Sandra’s HOPE. A Community’s WORK. #DREAMFORWARD<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgXLnF_aJ-KWt3WPZSo_N88j5ixGt6xV1WsJBp5PCM3HaMfG8NhdOI1u0V85U_8hlPM3TTIMEGspfOdikP3oPlYpFQl5-3uTI6-wP0E54Y3npcDr2YFHKH5pcx3oHc-7qmMyft1CWgI57/s1600/dr-martin-luther-king-jr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgXLnF_aJ-KWt3WPZSo_N88j5ixGt6xV1WsJBp5PCM3HaMfG8NhdOI1u0V85U_8hlPM3TTIMEGspfOdikP3oPlYpFQl5-3uTI6-wP0E54Y3npcDr2YFHKH5pcx3oHc-7qmMyft1CWgI57/s400/dr-martin-luther-king-jr.jpg" width="301" /></a><br />
On Wednesday January 15th, 2014 the world will pause in observance of <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/about-dr-king" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s</a> 85th birthday.<br />
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As a Nation, we will never forget Dr. King's life and civic legacy.<br />
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As a person of color, whose southern-born Grandparents vested in the hope of the <a href="http://50thanniversarymarchonwashington.com/" target="_blank">Civil Rights Movement</a>, I can never detach from <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/archive/document/i-have-dream" target="_blank"><i>King's Dream</i></a>.<br />
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A multi-hued, non-violent army [that included my Ancestors] marched, rode, stood, sat, walked and suffered for a shared <i>Dream</i>. Dr. King gave his life fighting for the <i>People's Dream</i>.<br />
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As beneficiaries of <i>The Movement</i>, we're often viewed as the fulfillment of <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/archive/document/i-have-dream" target="_blank"><i>King's Dream</i></a>. But I ask, are we really?<br />
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Are we <i>the fruit</i> of the <a href="http://50thanniversarymarchonwashington.com/" target="_blank">Civil Rights Movement</a> if we've dismissed its most fundamental principle – service to community? In 2014, are we living or merely reciting Dr. King's <i>Dream</i>?<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">What are we doing to help others?</span><br />
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On January 15th 2010, historian <a href="http://ineverknewmyfather.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandra TALIAFERRO</a> penned her favorite blog post, <a href="http://thetaliaferroproject.wordpress.com/2013/10/17/a-friend-of-friends-lessons-from-the-underground-railroad/" target="_blank">A Friend Of Friends: Lessons From The Underground Railroad</a>.<br />
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Sandra's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots:_The_Gift" target="_blank">Roots The Gift</a> narrative is one of hope for descendants on either side of a blemished history to rise and work collectively beyond it.<br />
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<i>AFoF</i> sparked in all of us. It was a catalyst leading to racially-mixed discussions on the research responsibility of slavery's descendants, black and white.<br />
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<i>AFoF</i> prompted me to create the <a href="http://carnivalofafricanamericangenealogy.blogspot.com/2010/03/exactly-what-is-coaag.html" target="_blank">Carnival of African American Genealogy</a> and host its <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20101127162650/http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/?p=1804" target="_blank">1st Edition Restore My Name – Slave Records & Genealogy Research</a>, a cross-cultural, sharing of slave-related records. And with <i>CoAAG's</i> success, we went further to keep the exchange flowing with the launch of <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20101127164934/http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/?p=1952" target="_blank">A Friend of Friends</a>, a repository of slave documents researchers could contribute to and access online.<br />
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We knew oft times overlooked and/or dismissed historic documents, are the key to our research-challenged Slave Ancestry. We hoped our efforts would make a <u>lasting difference</u>.<br />
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King a <i>world changer</i>. Sandra a <i>culture changer</i>. Both Dreamers in a society capable of <u>self-correcting</u> its flaws.<br />
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Be true keepers of <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/archive/document/i-have-dream" target="_blank"><i>King's Dream</i></a> and Sandra's hope, today. Accept the truth, we must change the world from where we stand. The work is OURS.<br />
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On January 15th for the <i>6th Edition Carnival of African American Genealogy</i>, we'll pledge dreams for the future via our <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD Tumblr</a>. Dreams big and small we’ll marry with <i>ACTION</i> in the days and years ahead.<br />
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Sandra friends will carry her community hope forward by <i>reblogging</i> her <a href="http://thetaliaferroproject.wordpress.com/2013/10/17/a-friend-of-friends-lessons-from-the-underground-railroad/" target="_blank">A Friend Of Friends: Lessons From The Underground Railroad</a> wish and continuing the work of fostering a research community where Ancestors of all descendants are acknowledged and respected.<br />
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Please join us for BOTH!:)<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">All RACES. All AGES. One PURPOSE.</span> <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a>Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-18302350749219673892013-12-20T15:52:00.001-05:002013-12-20T15:56:22.097-05:00MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: What Will You Do Today To Change Our Tomorrow? #DREAMFORWARD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow I
still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream…” -
<a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/" target="_blank" title="The King Center">Dr. Martin Luther KING, Jr</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> 6TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy</i></span></span></div>
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Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-76331416039890574012013-12-01T19:31:00.004-05:002013-12-02T22:44:59.634-05:00Call For Submissions: Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ 6th Edition #DREAMFORWARD: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther KING Jr. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All <b>RACES</b>. All <b>AGES</b>. One <b>PURPOSE</b>. <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #30a0c8;">#DREAMFORWARD</span></a></div>
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In 2010 the <i>
</i><b>Carnival of African American Genealogy</b> (CoAAG) was created to embrace
and share the beauty of African American genealogy and culture with the
broader online community.<br />
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In observance of <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/about-dr-king" target="_blank">Dr. Martin Luther KING Jr.'s</a> birthday on January 15th we have committed to <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a> and
invite you to join us in honoring Dr. KING's life work and living legacy.<br />
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Progress recognizes no color and true change relies on <i>Champions</i> of all ages. A future fulfilling the hopes and dreams of <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/king-philosophy" target="_blank">Dr. Martin Luther KING Jr.</a> requires unified purpose and the unwavering commitment of a steadfast community.<br />
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Our <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a> community invitation extends to students and welcomes contributors regardless of race, creed and religion.<br />
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On <b>January 15th 2014</b> the community will [virtually] unite via our dedicated <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">CoAAG #DREAMFORWARD Tumblr</a> to answer the call of one timely and urgent question - how will I contribute to fulfilling <a href="http://www.thekingcenter.org/" target="_blank">Martin Luther KING Jr.'s Dream</a>?<br />
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JOIN US! <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #30a0c8;">#DREAMFORWARD</span></a><br />
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Luckie<br />
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<b>CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS</b> CoAAG 6th Edition #DREAMFORWARD: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther KING Jr.<br />
<b>CARNIVAL DATE</b>: Wednesday, 15 January 2013<br />
<b>HOST</b>: Luckie of <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/" target="_blank">Our Georgia Roots</a> and <a href="http://ouralabamaroots.info/" target="_blank">Our Alabama Roots</a><br />
<b>TOPIC</b>:
In observance of Martin Luther KING Jr.'s Birthday, join a unified
community in reaffirming our promise to <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a>. How will you
contribute to fulfilling Martin Luther KING Jr.'s Dream?<br />
<b>SUBMISSION DEADLINE</b>: Wednesday, 15 January 2014 (<i>full day social event</i>)<br />
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Submissions</b>. <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a> Carnival submissions will be posted directly
to the <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">CoAAG #DREAMFORWARD Tumblr</a> on January 15th <u>by
contributors</u>. All submissions will be moderated pending review,
approval and publishing.<br />
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<b>PARTICIPATING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS/PARENTS</b></div>
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We've taken extra precautions to ensure a safe, online experience for participating <a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">#DREAMFORWARD</a> students:<br />
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<li>CoAAG Tumblr dedicated exclusively to support the 6th Edition #DREAMFORWARD carnival</li>
<li><a href="http://disqus.com/" target="_blank">Disqus</a> Admin access restricted to Luckie Daniels (<i>Forum Moderator</i>)</li>
<li>ALL submissions will be queued by <a href="http://disqus.com/" target="_blank">Disqus</a> with enhanced security controls pending review and approval</li>
<li>100% visibility and engagement provided to participating parents and school administrators</li>
<li>Please
contact me directly <a href="mailto:luckiedaniels@gmail.com">luckiedaniels@gmail.com</a> and/or <a href="http://twitter.com/ourgeorgiaroots" target="_blank">@OurGeorgiaRoots</a>
with additional questions and/or to request a <i>Parent Consent for Student
Internet Publishing</i> form</li>
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Thank you!:)<br />
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[Image credit: <a href="http://thekingcenter.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The KING Center Tumblr</a>]</div>
Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-79029415486763286602013-11-25T11:26:00.002-05:002014-01-13T10:17:41.129-05:006TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #DREAMFORWARD<div style="text-align: center;">
6TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #DREAMFORWARD</span> </div>
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<b>Wednesday, 15th January 2014</b> in observance of Dr. King's Birthday!<br />
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All RACES. All AGES. One PURPOSE.<br />
<a href="http://coaagdreamforward.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">#DREAMFORWARD</span></a><br />
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The kids, who've missed the kinship I grew up with, have been surrounded by it in the weeks leading up to <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/5th-edition-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-coaag-rebirth-its-time-for-revival/" target="_blank" title="5TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: It’s Time For Revival!">REBIRTH</a>! They've heard me singing <i>the Gospel</i>, learned about our family church homes and spiritual customs, and witnessed me reaching for <i>His Eye Is On The Sparrow</i> and <i>Precious Lord</i> time after time, claiming the refuge they have always offered me.<br />
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The response to <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/5th-edition-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-rebirth-journeying-by-faith/" title="5th Edition Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: Journeying By Faith">Journeying By Faith</a> from Uncle Jake's namesake, cousin Ronnie Jr., moved me beyond words!
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<a href="http://alhupartu.blogspot.com/2013/11/5th-edition-carnival-of-african.html" target="_blank" title="Raise Your Hands to Heaven">Bernita of Voice In My Head</a> shared her family's excitement with the forum, expressing her Mom's sentiments as she [Mom] enjoyed reading all the <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/5th-edition-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-coaag-rebirth-its-time-for-revival/" target="_blank" title="5TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: It’s Time For Revival!">REBIRTH entries</a> and<a href="http://j-macsjourney.blogspot.com/2013/11/take-me-back-rebirth-coaag.html" target="_blank" title="J-MACs Journey"> Joann of J-Mac's Journey</a> was busy sharing our <i>Revival</i> and Aunt Mary with her family AND Co-workers!
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<a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/sentimental-sunday-zephyr-smith-scott-let-the-gentle-wind-speak" target="_blank" title="SENTIMENTAL SUNDAY: Zephyr SMITH SCOTT ~ Let The Gentle Wind Speak">Nahshon graced us with Ms. Zephyr's presence</a>, and our community greeted her with open arms! The <i>Gentle Wind</i> found her voice and can now take a [much deserved] rest.<br />
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This was our first CoAAG dedicated to and engaging FAMILY 100%! We've found renewed love, camaraderie, healing and and restoration here! Something VERY blessed and powerful has taken place! An awakening, a <i>rebirth</i>!<br />
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THANKS to the Community for supporting the effort and strolling down memory lane with us! In all, some <b>300+ visitors</b> blessed our Revival!:)
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<a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/5th-edition-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-coaag-rebirth-its-time-for-revival/" target="_blank" title="5TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: It’s Time For Revival!">REBIRTH Contributors Linda, Kristin, Stephani, True, Denise, Bernita, Joann & Nahshon</a>, thank you for taking us to CHURCH! For me and mine, it's been WAY too long!<br />
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YES, we've run our <i>Revival</i> and oh what a time we had!:)
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3008393021854429512#" target="_blank">Image Source</a>: Freed Slaves built <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3008393021854429512#" target="_blank">JACKSON A.M.E. Church</a> in 1867 to serve the African American community called <i>Wylieville</i> in Washington, GA. The church is a community landmark building in the Washington Historic District on Whitehall Street.Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-52041416240947104832013-11-19T03:35:00.000-05:002013-11-19T13:58:02.074-05:005TH EDITION Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: It’s Time For Revival!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<li style="text-align: left;">Linda RUDD of <a href="http://betweenthegateposts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Between The Gateposts">Between the Gate Posts</a> ~ <a href="http://betweenthegateposts.blogspot.com/2013/11/learning-to-read-for-sunday.html" target="_blank" title="Learning to Read for Sunday School">Learning to Read for Sunday School</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Kristin CLEAGE of <a href="http://findingeliza.com/" target="_blank" title="Finding Eliza">Finding Eliza</a> ~ <a href="http://findingeliza.com/archives/15555" target="_blank" title="From Montgomery to Detroit - Founding a New Congregational Church">From Montgomery to Detroit – Founding a New Congregational Church</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Stephani MILLER of <a href="http://bayoutechegenealogy.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" title="Pieces of Me">Pieces of Me</a> ~ <a href="http://bayoutechegenealogy.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/carnival-of-african-american-genealogyrebirth-its-time-for-revival/" target="_blank" title="My Grandmother's Living Legacy">My Grandmother’s Living Legacy</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">True LEWIS of <a href="http://www.mytrueroots.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="My True Roots">My True Roots</a> ~ <a href="http://mytrueroots.blogspot.com/2013/11/5th-edition-carnival-of-african.html" target="_blank" title="We Baptist in Here!">We Baptist in Here!</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Denise MUHAMMAD of <a href="http://theycamefromvirginia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="They Came From Virginia">The Came From Virginia</a> ~ <a href="http://theycamefromvirginia.blogspot.com/2013/11/my-grandma-mary-evangelist.html" target="_blank" title="My Grandma Mary: The Evangelist">My Grandma Mary: The Evangelist</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Bernita ALLEN of <a href="http://alhupartu.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Voices Inside My Head">Voices Inside My Head</a> ~ <a href="http://alhupartu.blogspot.com/2013/11/5th-edition-carnival-of-african.html" target="_blank">Raise Your Hands to Heaven</a></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Nahshon ANDERSON, Guest Entry ~ <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/sentimental-sunday-zephyr-smith-scott-let-the-gentle-wind-speak/" target="_blank" title=" SENTIMENTAL SUNDAY: Zephyr SMITH SCOTT ~ Let The Gentle Wind Speak">Zephyr SMITH SCOTT Let The Gentle Breeze Speak</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Luckie DANIELS of <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/" title="Our Georgia Roots">Our Georgia Roots</a> ~ <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/5th-edition-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-rebirth-journeying-by-faith/" title="5th Edition Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: Journeying By Faith">Journeying By Faith</a> and <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-5th-edition-rebirth-thomas-andrew-dorsey-1899-1993/" title="5th Edition Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ REBIRTH: Thomas Andrew DORSEY">Thomas Andrew DORSEY {1899-1993}</a></li>
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Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-5186904174990792682013-11-18T09:19:00.001-05:002013-11-18T10:28:49.849-05:00Precious Lord, Take My Hand ~ Mahalia JACKSON (1911-1972)Some posts require few words. They speak, or in this case, sing for themselves.
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<i>Jesus Loves Me</i> and <i>Precious Lord</i> are among the songs of my childhood that ring most clear. I've NEVER heard the words, "Precious Lord, take my hand. Lead me on, let me stand..." sung sweeter than by our beloved, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalia_Jackson" target="_blank">Mahalia JACKSON (1911-1972)</a>.<br />
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Tomorrow among the many Ancestors being remembered and honored, we'll bless REBIRTH, the 5th Edition of CoAAG with "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_A._Dorsey" target="_blank">Georgia Tom" DORSEY</a>, my cousin and composer of <i>Precious Lord</i>.<br />
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I love this picture of my Great-Grandmother, Annie CARTER JACKSON {1898 – 1981} with her Daughters, my Great Aunt Minnie (still living) and my Grandmother, Fannie Louella aka Anbownes {1920 – 1992}.<br />
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I adore the Church Sister hats, and Aunt Minnie’s diva pose (that’s so her!:-). They are standing in Winton Terrace, the housing projects where my Grandma lived and where I have many a sweet memory from. Grandma was my babysitter until I began Kindergarten!:-)<br />
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What’s the occasion? I have no clue. Easter Sunday? Church service at Allen Temple AME? Eastern Star gathering?<br />
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Each of these JACKSON SHEros holds a special place in my heart and I miss them more than a dozen Wordy Wednesdays can capture.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">HOST: Luckie of <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/" target="_blank">Our Georgia Roots</a> and <a href="http://ouralabamaroots.info/" target="_blank">Our Alabama Roots</a></span></div>
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Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-43768742234874966772013-10-22T23:56:00.000-04:002013-10-23T00:36:53.609-04:00WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: Home & Homegoing - Reflections on the Black Church<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-65827277771415156162013-10-19T01:23:00.000-04:002013-11-19T03:18:59.470-05:00Call For Submissions: Carnival of African American Genealogy ~ 5th Edition REBIRTH: It's Time For Revival!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the process of being reincarnated or born again.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">No matter where our spiritual journey carries us through life, there are few who don't remember with deep reverence the fundamental role The Church held in our community and family when growing up.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">There was time when The Church was THE cornerstone of our community. The Church was our anchor.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">Our Ancestors found sanctuary and solace behind its doors. They found community beside them on pews and redemption in the pulpit. They communed with family and sought Divine Intervention for the strength to see another day.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">As we revive the <i>Carnival of African American Genealogy</i> for a 5th Edition and welcome into the fold a host of new African American genealogy bloggers, in our own way we're experiencing a <i>Rebirth</i> of the spirit that prompted CoAAG's creation in March 2010.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">We encourage you to join the celebration, sharing your family and Ancestor(s) stories of spiritual rebirth, redemption and reawakening with the online African American genealogy community.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">For many of our Ancestors their 1865 <i>emancipation</i> was their rebirth. For others it was Baptism and the acceptance of a Christ-filled life. And still for others it was a special hymn or select scripture that awakened their soul.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">I think of the sweet, carefree days when my <a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/rev-ronald-jackson-sr/" target="_blank">Uncle Jake (Ronald JACKSON Sr.)</a> preached his sermons from the pulpit of <a href="http://www.quinnchapel.com/history" target="_blank">Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church in Glendale Ohio</a>, with Mama and Aunt Minnie singing in the choir. It was a beautiful time in my childhood, wrapped with security and family!:)</span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>[Image credit: <a href="http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/cgi-bin/vanga.cgi?query=id:wlk122" target="_blank">Photograph of baptismal service, Wilkes County, Georgia, 1913</a>]</div>
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Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-58664514655017188202013-10-17T13:36:00.001-04:002013-10-17T13:36:32.862-04:00TALIAFERRO MUSINGS: A Friend Of Friends: Lessons From The Underground Railroad | 01.15.2010By sjtaliaferro<br /><br />One night during the holidays I watched one of my favorite movies, Roots: The Gift. The movie stars LeVar Burton and Louis Gossett, Jr., in their roles as Kunta Kinte and Fiddler from the television series Roots. In this movie, Kunta and Fiddler accompany their owner to another plantation at Christmas time for a party, and become involved in a plan to help some runaway slaves escape via the Underground Railroad to freedom. A simple, yet powerful story. There are many messages and lessons to be learned from Roots: The Gift.<br /><br />In one of my favorite scenes, Fiddler and Kunta are helping the group of runaway slaves get to the river where they are to meet a boat that will take them further on their journey to freedom. Along the way they make a stop to pick up other “passengers” on the Underground Railroad. When they come to a farmhouse, Kunta approaches and knocks. The man asks…”who goes”? Kunta responds “Friend of Friends”…in acknowledgment, the man replies “Friend of Friends”. A group of “passengers” exit the house. Kunta, Fiddler, and the group continue their journey.<br /><br />This year, I was particularly moved by the Underground Railroad scene, and even more so by the phrase uttered by Kunta- Friend of Friends. The phrase, and variations of it, was used along the Underground Railroad as a password or signal to those assisting runaway slaves on their journey North…to freedom. The traditional response to the “who goes there” password is said to have been “A Friend of a Friend”.<br /><br />A Friend of Friends. Say it… A Friend of Friends, again…A Friend of Friends. It evokes such a comforting, welcoming feeling. A feeling of trust, of sharing, of caring, of kindness, and of friendship, however brief. At the same time, it is transient…adjusting and changing with the circumstances. I’m A Friend of Friends….you don’t know me, but I require assistance…I need your help, and guidance…some information to aid me on my journey…then I’ll be moving on…to the next stop along the way.<br /><br />The phrase, and the underlying concept, seems particularly appropriate and relevant for those of us in the genealogy community; aren’t we all on some level really just A Friend of Friends? Strangers helping strangers. Friends of friends with a common bond that ties us all together….the desire to know our ancestors, and to tell their stories. A common goal, with different methods, different paths that cross and intersect along the journey. As we travel this road to uncovering our ancestors and their stories we should all embrace the concept…we should be A Friend of Friends. Don’t be afraid or reluctant to share, to care, to guide, or to assist your fellow researcher along their journey.<br /><br />As an African American researcher my task is two-fold; I research my family, but inevitably I must also research the family of my ancestor’s slave holders if I want to know more about my roots. Often we must seek information (assistance) from those that we do not know to aid us on our journey. It is an unavoidable truth – the descendants of our ancestor’s slave holding families may hold the key to our enslaved ancestor’s past. Slavery is an ugly truth of our shared history. I am not angry with you because your ancestor held my ancestor as a slave; don’t be angry with me because I seek those records that may shed more light on the lives of my people, and help me to tell their story more completely. Some who were members of slave holding families assisted passengers along the Underground Railroad. I challenge you to be A Friend of Friends.<br /><br />We, as researchers of our African American ancestry, must also remember to share, to care, to guide, and to assist our fellow researchers; reach out, take time….no, make time. Can you request and expect the assistance of others, yet not expect the same of yourself? I urge you to stop being selfish with your research. Don’t miss out on a connection or a long lost cousin because of fear or uncertainty. Post It, Blog It, Share It, and Publish It. Many who were passengers along the Underground Railroad returned to assist others on their journey to freedom. I challenge you to be A Friend of Friends.<br /><br />True genealogists know all of this, and understand the necessity of it. Indeed, the concept is nothing new in the genealogy community. Random, and not so random, acts of kindness occur every day. So, consider this a wake-up call, my challenge to you. When a fellow researcher comes calling…for info…for guidance…for knowledge…for support – be there – to share, to care, to guide, and to assist.<br /><br />
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Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-42818132111260133392013-10-16T13:42:00.004-04:002013-10-16T14:51:41.339-04:002013: The REBIRTH of CoAAG is On its Way!Greetings All!<br />
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Thrilled to announce two of our long standing community genealogy bloggers, <i>Felicia Mathis</i> (<a href="http://echoesofmynolapast.com/" target="_blank">EchoesOfMyNolaPast</a>) and <i>Kristin Cleage</i> (<a href="http://findingeliza.com/" target="_blank">FindingEliza</a>) have graciously stepped-up to host the REBIRTH of CoAAG {Carnival of African-American Genealogy}.<br />
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The Dynamic ANCESTOR Duo are busy planning the first announcement of their CoAGG collaboration so stay plugged-in for details!<br />
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In the interim, feel free to send comments/questions our way and/or post them here via the CoAAG blog!<br />
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Also if you haven't done so already, please visit <a href="http://thetaliaferroproject.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The TALIAFERRO Project</a>, a community act of kindness to honor and preserve the family research efforts of our cousin, <a href="https://twitter.com/sjtaliaferro" target="_blank">Sandra TALIAFERRO</a>.<br />
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Sandra is still blogging with us in <i>spirit</i>!:) <br />
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Peace & ease...<br />
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Luckie<br />
<a href="http://ourgeorgiaroots.com/" target="_blank">OurGeorgiaRoots</a> | <a href="http://ouralabamaroots.info/" target="_blank">OurAlabamaRoots</a> | <a href="http://danielsismyname.com/" target="_blank">DanielsIsMyName</a>Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-65562684934283271182010-05-21T17:00:00.006-04:002010-05-21T17:11:03.945-04:00The Troops Salute You!<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">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 </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/1/post/2010/05/coaag-3rd-edition-they-served-with-honor-in-memoriam-african-americans-in-the-military-1914-1953.html">the 3rd Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> a success. The ancestors thank you. The genealogy community thanks you.</span> <span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />See you at the 4th Edition...</span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://carnivalofafricanamericangenealogy.blogspot.com/2010/05/are-you-ready-for-freedomtweet-2010.html">Freedom-bound!</a> <span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFpg2h_Ha_2MBzymuNHXveNxARlvlMmb6RrllEBzzSrbgkU9qK8QcsTPLzccO2nGcRl-Y5oL3h-Rfg6YsovXa_3QyAidaWOYppju7YKPlN8Q3YD8UZGKTGquzdAKcdYhk1H_DIDT9xzM/s1600/AMY+-+ALL+CAPS.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 64px; height: 38px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFpg2h_Ha_2MBzymuNHXveNxARlvlMmb6RrllEBzzSrbgkU9qK8QcsTPLzccO2nGcRl-Y5oL3h-Rfg6YsovXa_3QyAidaWOYppju7YKPlN8Q3YD8UZGKTGquzdAKcdYhk1H_DIDT9xzM/s200/AMY+-+ALL+CAPS.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473833447087924050" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Host, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">3</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">rd Edition, CoAAG</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-6682336038393108982010-05-20T12:18:00.008-04:002010-05-20T12:31:40.795-04:00CoAAG 4th Edition: Are You Ready For FreedomTweet 2010?<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>What is FreedomTweet 2010?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>An online <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter.com</a> celebration in observance of <a href="http://www.juneteenth.com/">Juneteenth</a> on June 19th!</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Where will FreedomTweet 2010 take place?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li><a href="http://twitter.com/Juneteenth2010">Twitter.com/Juneteenth2010</a> and <a href="http://freedomtweet.blogspot.com/">FreedomTweet.blogspot.com</a></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>What will we do?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>Tweet about FREEDOM using Hash tag: #FreedomTweet</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>What is the goal for FreedomTweet?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>Drive folks to <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter.com</a> on June 19th to *tweet* at least once answering this question --> <b>What does FREEDOM mean to you</b>?</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>When will we need to *tweet* again?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>June 19th ALL DAY! Throughout the day, tweets will also be streamed to <a href="http://freedomtweet.blogspot.com/">FreedomTweet.blogspot.com</a></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Who can participate?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>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!</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Is there anything we can do now?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>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 <a href="mailto:CoAAG2010@gmail.com">CoAAG2010@gmail.com</a> and provide the URL!<br />
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Please spread the word about FreedomTweet 2010 with your employers, churches, schools and community organizations -- everyone is invited to join in the celebration!</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Anything else we should know?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>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 <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter.com</a> on June 19th all around the theme of FREEDOM in observance of <a href="http://juneteenth.com/">Juneteenth</a>!</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Questions? Comments?</b></div><ul style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li>Luckie Daniels | <a href="http://twitter.com/ourgeorgiaroots">@OurGeorgiaRoots</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/luckieishappy">@LuckieIsHappy</a></li>
</ul>Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-76873203195798924012010-05-19T08:29:00.003-04:002010-05-19T09:57:12.730-04:003rd Edition of CoAAG Kicks Off Today!<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CESP0672%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CESP0672%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CESP0672%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> 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href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/1/post/2010/05/coaag-3rd-edition-they-served-with-honor-in-memoriam-african-americans-in-the-military-1914-1953.html">here!</a> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/1/post/2010/05/coaag-3rd-edition-they-served-with-honor-in-memoriam-african-americans-in-the-military-1914-1953.html">The 3<sup>rd</sup> Edition</a> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >On a final note, thank you, genea-family for supporting the 3<sup>rd</sup> Edition. We are a success due to YOUR diligence and hard work!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >-AMY<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:14pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Host, 3</span><sup style="font-family: times new roman;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Edition of CoAAG</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-20541830403431246332010-05-08T13:34:00.005-04:002010-05-19T06:36:21.135-04:00The 3rd Edition of CoAAG - They Served With Honor - Deadline in 4 days!<div style="font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">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 </span><a href="http://carnivalofafricanamericangenealogy.blogspot.com/2010/04/open-for-submissions-carnival-of.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">“They Served With Honor ~ In Memoriam, African-Americans in The Military 1914 - 1953.”</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> The </span><a href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/1/post/2010/04/call-for-submissions-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-3rd-edition-they-served-with-honor-in-memoriam-african-americans-in-the-military-1914-1953.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">submissions</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 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 </span><a href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/1/post/2010/05/she-served-with-honor-major-charity-adams-earley-6888th-central-postal-directory-battalion-1918-2002.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Major Charity Adams</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
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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. <br />
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Host, 2nd Edition, CoAAGUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-84498515664665712682010-04-21T17:25:00.013-04:002010-04-21T21:40:44.267-04:00Open for Submissions: Carnival of African-American Genealogy ~ 3rd Edition They Served With Honor ~ In Memoriam, African-Americans in The Military<p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span style="LETTER-SPACING: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Hot on the heels of </span><a href="http://ineverknewmyfather.com/?p=382"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Grandma’s Hand</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> 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. </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; MIN-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span style="LETTER-SPACING: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">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. </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; MIN-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span style="LETTER-SPACING: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Needing more information? There is an </span><a href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/1/post/2010/04/call-for-submissions-carnival-of-african-american-genealogy-3rd-edition-they-served-with-honor-in-memoriam-african-americans-in-the-military-1914-1953.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">open call for submissions</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> on </span><a href="http://www.reconnectedroots.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Reconnected Roots</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. 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!</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; MIN-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span style="LETTER-SPACING: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">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!</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; MIN-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span style="LETTER-SPACING: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">See You At the Carnival, </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-AMY</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">www.ReconnectedRoots.com</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; MIN-HEIGHT: 14px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span style="LETTER-SPACING: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HOW TO SUBMIT<br /></span></b></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We want this to be easy for you, so there are two different ways to submit your post, once you've written it.</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Submit your post on the submission form located </span><a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_9484.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> at the Blog Carnival.</span></span></li></ul><ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><li><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Send an email to the CoAAG at </span><a href="mailto:coaag2010@gmail.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">CoAAG2010@gmail.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. 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!</span></span></li></ul><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Still lost? No worries. See our list of FAQ's </span><a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/faq.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. </span></p><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 12px georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-29885144369838733662010-04-19T07:41:00.001-04:002010-04-19T07:43:57.029-04:00EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It. Grandmothers have a huge impact. The 2nd Edition of the CoAAG Grandma’s Hand goes live!It’s here! <a href="http://ineverknewmyfather.com/?p=382">The 2nd Edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy ~Grandma’s Hand: Grandmother’s and Their Influence On The Family</a> 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. <br />
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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. <br />
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Thank you for supporting this 2nd Edition of the CoAAG. You make it possible…You keep it alive!<br />
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2d Edition of the Carnival of African American GenealogyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-66799901378561436992010-04-04T15:33:00.003-04:002010-04-04T15:38:35.789-04:00Grandma's Hands: Inspiration By Bill Withers & Dr. Dru!:-)Thanks to <a href="http://findyourfolks.blogspot.com/2010/04/carnival-of-african-american-genealogy.html">Dr. Dru's Grandma's Hand Shout-out</a>, I got to share a special moment with my Mom this Easter morning listening to Grandma's Hands by Bill Withers via You Tube.<br />
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Just in case you need some inspiration for your <i>Carnival of African-American Genealogy</i> submission, enjoy...<br />
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Thanks Dr. Dru!:-)<br />
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Luckie.Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-21438975424805901612010-04-04T10:34:00.001-04:002010-04-04T11:06:23.775-04:00What's That? White Folks Have Grandmas Too?!:-)<div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well Hello There! Now that I've got your attention (c'mon smile!:-) I just wanted to make our GeneaFamily aware that <a href="http://ineverknewmyfather.com/?p=273">Carnival of African-American Genealogy</a> submissions are open to EVERYONE!</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Until a recent "clarification" of participants was requested, it never dawned on me that folks in the geneablogging community may not be crystal-clear that we welcome CoAAG submissions from both geneabloggers and non-bloggers, irrespective of the <i>hue</i> you've been blessed with!:-)</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So please, share with us the influence your Grandmother(s) has/had in your life and family. The April 12th deadline is fast approaching!</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As we continue to share with one another, I think we'll be surprised to find our similarities far outweigh our differences.</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Heck, that's what makes us a perfectly multi-hued community of Ancestor lovers!</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">See ya at the CoAAG!:-)</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.ourgeorgiaroots.com/">www.OurGeorgiaRoots.com</a></span></span>Luckiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747339234820634005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008393021854429512.post-36372758303564958942010-04-01T17:14:00.000-04:002010-04-01T17:14:54.456-04:00The 2nd Edition of CoAAG -Grandma’s Hand-Deadline In 12 Days!Mark your calendars! There are only 12 days until the April 12th deadline for submissions to the 2nd edition of the Carnival of African American Genealogy, Grandma’s Hand: Grandmothers and Their Influence On The Family. The carnival goes live on Monday, April 19th. The submissions are coming in, and I’m super excited to be your host for this 2nd edition of CoAAG. Don’t be left on the sidelines...get your post in today. <br />
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Need a little inspiration, or just a boost to get those memories flowing? Drop by my blog <em>I Never Knew My Father</em>, and check out my latest post <em><a href="http://ineverknewmyfather.com/?p=315">My Grandmother Always Said...</a></em>. Hopefully it will spark a memory or two, and get you in the mood to write about and share all the wonderful stories about your grandmother.<br />
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Details on how to participate in the CoAAG can be found <a href="http://carnivalofafricanamericangenealogy.blogspot.com/2010/03/open-for-submissions-carnival-of.html">here</a> on the official CoAAG Blog.<br />
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