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African American Genealogy 101

2023-02-07 18:00:00 2023-02-07 19:00:00 America/New_York African American Genealogy 101 Virtual -

Tuesday, February 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-07 18:00:00 2023-02-07 19:00:00 America/New_York African American Genealogy 101 This virtual program will present on the basics of genealogy research and ways that descendants of both the free people and formerly enslaved can trace their ancestors. Virtual -

This virtual program will present on the basics of genealogy research and ways that descendants of both the free people and formerly enslaved can trace their ancestors.

Nicka Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, host, consultant, and documentarian with more than 20 years of experience as a genealogist. She has extensive experience in African ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and is expert in genealogical research in the Northeastern Louisiana area, and researching enslaved communities.

Nicka has diverse and varied experience  in media with a background in audio, video, and written communications. She?s appeared on TODAY Show, CNN, MSNBC, on the series Who Do You Think You Are and has been interviewed by Oakland Tribune, The Undefeated, National Geographic, and TIME. She is the host of BlackProGen LIVE, an innovative web show with more than 125 episodes focused on people of color genealogy and family history.

She is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, a member of two lineage societies (Sons and Daughters of the Middle Passage (SDUSMP), National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)), and a past board member of the California Genealogical Society (CGS) and the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC). Nicka served as the chair of the Outreach and Education Committee for AAGSNC, and is the former project manager for the Alameda County, CA Youth Ancestral Project where more than 325 youth were taught the value of family history. 

Additionally, Nicka is the family historian and lead researcher for the Atlas family of Lake Providence, East Carroll, Louisiana and guides and coaches an active group of family historians at the Who is Nicka Smith Patreon community.

This event will be presented through Crowdcast. Registration is required. 

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Life Skills | Learning Challenge |

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