ANOTHER Upcoming Special Event

I am subscribed to the Allen County (Fort Wayne, IN) Public Library Genealogy Gems, monthly E-zine on their website. One thing I can say about their Genealogy Gems is that it comes promptly, on the last day of every month. Last Friday evening I got my January issue and it included the announcement shown below. Don't be confused. There is an International Genealogy Summit and a National Genealogy Summit. To put it simply, Curt Witcher and his folks are wanting to continue supporting the African-American genealogy community as they did for the 2009 IBGS.

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National Black Genealogy Summit--Save The Date
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The African American Genealogy Society of Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library with its Genealogy Center proudly present this unique opportunity: National Black Genealogy Summit. The theme of the summit is African Diaspora: Awakening Our Legacy. Prospective, novice, intermediate, and advanced genealogists will convene for the National Black Genealogy Summit, October 20 – 22, 2011 at the Grand Wayne Center and Allen County Public Library (ACPL). This conference promises an innovative, comprehensive, and hands-on approach to genealogical and historical research. Experts in African American genealogy will demonstrate research strategies, provide useful tips, and explore new resources. Extended research hours in the Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center will be available exclusively to conference attendees.

The ACPL Genealogy Center is internationally acclaimed for being the world’s second largest repository of genealogy resources. The comprehensive collection contains more than one million textual items and access to billions of searchable records offered through major online genealogical databases. All are available for free use in the Center. Expert staff, well-versed in genealogical research, is always available to assist researchers.

Conference Planning Committee consists of the Allen County Public Library (Curt Witcher and Josette Jordan); African American Genealogy Society of Fort Wayne (Roberta Ridley); It is Well With My Soul & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (A Public Service Organization) Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter (Dr. Ruby Cain); African/African American Historical Museum (Dr. Miles S. Edwards and Condra Ridley); and It is Well With My Soul & The Links, Incorporated Fort Wayne Chapter (Linda Durril).

Information about lodging accommodations and the program for the National Black Genealogy Summit will be available in January 2011. Save the dates October 20-22, 2011. And visit the website often for new details; www.BlackGenealogyConference.Info.

This was only an excerpt of their monthly newsletter. I highly suggest that you might want to subscribe and keep in touch with the haps at the ACPL Genealogy Center.

Going back to the Genealogy Center

I was really disappointed that my traveling companion and I didn't stay at the Genealogy Center last Sunday for a day of peaceful research after 3 days of seminars and a little hit & miss research between or after evenings. Taking the van pool back to the library tomorrow. Good thing I am connected, huh?

BTW, I took another peek today at another one of my or will soon be a favorite repository of choice. The Ohio Genealogy Society (OGS) new building under construction is going up pretty quickly. I figured out today that the new building in Bellville will be about five to seven miles closer than the current building in Mansfield.

OK, I'm in!

I'm a Blogger now!

After attending the International Black Genealogy Summit (IBGS) (which was AWESOME) last weekend at The Allen County Public Library, I decided I needed a blog. I had already tentatively decided on the name for my blog. You may wonder My Colored Roots??? What's that about? You'll have to come back to see.

For those who weren't there or for those who missed it, there is a new African American Gateway at the Genealogy Center in the library. You kinda might miss it if you aren't familiar with their site, or you might miss it if you are familiar with their site. For those who weren't there or who haven't seen the Gateway yet, it's a culmination of a book previously published by Curt Witcher, director of the Genealogy Center. The book is titled African American genealogy : a bibliography and guide to sources and call number is 973 W771A. What's on the Gateway is updated info from the book and bunches of URLs. All of the books in the bibliography section are books actually in the Genealogy Center.

Anyway, welcome to my blog and please come back.