Monday, January 30, 2012

7th Annual African American Seminar

The 7th Annual African American Seminar will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center.  This year’s theme is “Unlocking Our Family Treasures” and promises to be the best one yet as it will offer 24 classes in beginning, intermediate and advanced genealogy instruction. The seminar will enable those in attendance the opportunity to reconnect with their forgotten ancestors. The classes will be taught by seasoned Genealogists from both the Sacramento and Bay Areas.


The Keynote Speaker will be Antoinette Broussard, a noted Speaker and Author. Ms. Broussard is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a major in English literature and Black studies. Ms. Broussard is also an avid Researcher and Writer committed to the pursuit and documentation of her ancestral roots. She was the Guest Speaker for Black Family History Day (February 2011) sponsored by the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California and  has been a contributor to their Baobab Journal Tree (Spring 2011).  She has written biographies for numerous other publications including the African American National Biography and the African American National Biography (editor, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Oxford Press 2008).


Currently, Ms. Broussard is writing her second book which is a family memoir about her journey in discovering her family’s history from slavery to freedom.


Ms. Broussard’s topic at the seminar will be, “The Militant Matron, Dr. Nettie J. Craig Asberry” who was one of Washington states’ civil rights activist.


African American research has sometimes in the past been thought of as challenging because of the issue of the slavery. However, the extensive digitalization of records has now enabled many persons of color to trace their ancestors including those who were enslaved in this country.  These records have enabled them to leap right over the obstacle that slavery might have caused in the past.
Karen Burney, one of the Genealogists who will be presenting classes at this year’s seminar has been able to track her family back 7-8 generations and has located many of her slave ancestors on several lines. Last July, she met with and exchanged family history with one of the descendants of the Slave Owners that owned some of her ancestors.  She relates that, “it was a powerful encounter” and the two remain connected and committed to sharing and helping each other document their intertwined family histories.  
Many Genealogists agree that reconnecting with one’s ancestors can be a life-changing event in a person’s life.  Locating the people that came before you and learning their stories and how they contributed to their families and country can cause an individual to be more appreciative of the strides that have been made and the opportunities that did not exist during their ancestors’ lives. 

Attendees can expect to learn tips and tools that will enable them to  “unlock” their Family Heritage and the legacies of their ancestors which can be a “treasure” to both present and future generations.

The seminar will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center located at 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821.

Those interested in attending 
are encouraged to register early by March 3, 2012 to ensure entry into their desired classes.  However, individuals will be able to register on the day of the event at 7:30 am to 8:30 on a first-come basis.

The cost of the seminar is $20.00 which includes registration and syllabus materials. Lunch will also be offered for an additional charge of$6.50.

For more information and to download flyer and registration form, please contact (916)487-2090 or log on to:

http://www.familyhistorycenter.info/ 

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Black History Month-Tuskegee Exhibition Grand Opening & Art Exhibition



Made In America


Made in America: Revival! A Celebration of the Spirit & Soul Gallery ExhibitEvolve the Gallery
Feb 4-26
1st Sat Noon-6pm, 2nd Sat 6pm-9pm, Sundays 2pm-6pm
*Not open Sun, 2/19
This Black History Month exhibition features uplifting and vibrant fine art works created by local and national artists.

Art Mix: Heart and Soul-idarity
Thurs Til 9: Art Mix: Art & Soul-idarity Crocker Art Museum
Feb 9
Thurs 5pm-9pm
Art Mix blends art with Black History Month and Valentine's Day. Enjoy spoken word/poetry/music performances in the Jazz'n Love Lounge, hosted by Sol Collective, along with dancing and art demonstrations.

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23rd Annual Sweet Potato Festival Pannell Meadowview Community Center Feb 11
Sat 10am-4pm
The 23rd Annual Sweet Potato

Festival is fun for the entire family. There will
be vendors, sweet potato pies for sale, entertainment,
sweet potato ice cream for sale, sweet potato pie
 bake off, and much more.



Black History Month: Tracing Your Black Roots
Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
Feb 12
Sun 2pm-3:30pm

Be the storyteller of your generation. Make strides

in the quest to find and document the lives of your
 ancestors. Learn to take advantage of the many
resources and tools available with professional
genealogist Lisa B. Lee.
Fenix Drum & Dance Company



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Sacramento Black Art of Dance







Fenix Drum & Dance Company Performance
Franklin Community Library
Feb 16
 Thurs 4pm-6pmCelebrate Black History
month with the Fenix Drum and Dance Company.
Narrative drumming and dance will trace the
 history of African-Americans from Africa to
the New World.

Sacramento Black Art of Dance: 20th
Anniversary Concert Sacramento State -
Solano Hall 1010
Feb 16-26
Wed 6:30pm, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
*Thurs, Feb 23 performance is at 6:30pm

Sacramento Black Art of Dance celebrates
its 20th Anniversary Concert: Past, Present
and Future showcasing Black concert dance 
forms such as West African, Brazilian and
modern jazz.
Theodore Kornweibel Jr

Book Signing & Author Appearance:
Theodore Kornweibel, Jr.
Underground Books
Feb 17
Fri 6pm-8pm
At this event, guests can talk

with Kornweibel informally, purchase his book
 and have it signed by the author. Head to the
California State Railroad Museum the following
day for a special presentation by the author
Black History Tour

Black History Tour
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
Feb 18
Sat 10am

From runaway slaves to teachers, soldiers,

 and restaurant owners, to barbers who
practiced a little medicine on the side, come
 celebrate the stories of Sacramento's black
 pioneers at the Historic City Cemetery.


Railroads in the African American Experience

Exploring the Role of Railroads in African
American History
California Railroad Museum
Feb 18
Sat 11am & 3pm

A presentation and book signing

opportunity with Professor Theodore
 Kornweibel, Jr., author of Railroads
 in the African American Experience:
 A Photographic Journey. Museum
admission applies.









Black History Month 





Black History Month: African 
American Art at the Crocker Art Museum 
Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
Feb 19
Sun 2pm-4pm
Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick,


Director of Education for the Crocker
Art Museum will discuss the rich collection
of paintings by African American artists
 included in the Museum's collection.
Black History Month
History Celebration


Pannell Meadowview Community Center
Feb 26Sun 3pm-6pm
There will be plenty
 of family
oriented live entertainment featuring African drum
 and dance, Tap, Grant High School drumline,
  history skits, and more along with a full buffet dinner.





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Saturday, January 28, 2012

7th Annual African American Seminar

 THE 7TH ANNUAL AFRICAN FAMILY HISTORY SEMINAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012. THIS YEARS' EVENT PROMISES TO BE THE BEST YET WITH 24 BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CLASSES BEING OFFERED TO HELP ATTENDEES TRACE THEIR ROOTS.


THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER WILL BE ANTOINETTE BROUSSARD WHO IS A NOTED SPEAKER AND AUTHOR. SHE WILL BE SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT THE LIFE OF DR. NETTIE J. CRAIG ASBERRY.


FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE AD BELOW.


WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND.


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT (916)487-2090 OR log on to http://familyhistorycenter.info OR EMAIL ME AT trees4us@live.com.


YOU MAY ALSO CLICK ON THE FLYER BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS