Tracing Our Roots Reclaiming Our Legacy - African American Genealogy & Heritage Travel | Aisha LaDon Abdul Rahman, MLIS, PhD

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Course FAQ — Tracing Our Roots, Reclaiming Our Legacy

Module 1: Getting Started- Establishing Your Goals 6 Topics

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Establishing Your Genealogical Goals

Identifying Family Members & Lines to Research

Research Goal Planning & Defining Your Scope

Setting a Research Budget (Time, Money, Tools)

Setting Realistic Expectations for African American Genealogy

Emotional Readiness & Boundaries in Ancestral Research

Module 2: Documenting Your Findings 6 Topics

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Creating a Family Tree (Digital & Analog Options)

Recording Family Information & Oral Knowledge

Organizing Your Research Files & Notes

Keeping Track of Your Sources & Citations

Writing a Biographical Sketch from Records

Managing Conflicting Information & Uncertainty

Module 3: Conducting Advanced Research Methods 7 Topics

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Online Resources for African American Genealogy

Local Resources & Community-Based Records

Libraries, Archives, & Special Collections

Courthouse Research & Vital Records

Cemetery, Funeral Home, & Burial Records

Cluster Research & FAN (Friends, Associates, Neighbors)

Mapping Migration Patterns & Family Movement

Module 4: DNA Testing & Analysis to Complement Your Research 5 Topics

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Types of DNA Tests (Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA)

Understanding Your DNA Results & Ethnicity Estimates

Finding Matches & Building Genetic Connections

Using DNA to Support Documentary Research

Ethical Considerations & Family Dynamics in DNA Testing

Module 5: Research Challenges- Overcoming Brick Walls 5 Topics

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Identifying Enslaved Ancestors & Enslaver Connections

Navigating Record Loss, Destruction, & Gaps

Overcoming Research Roadblocks & Dead Ends

Reframing Research Questions & Assumptions

Knowing When to Pause, Pivot, or Preserve Findings

Module 6: Preserving Your Legacy: Caring for Family Memories Across Generations 10 Topics

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Course Overview

Gathering Materials & Preparing Materials

Your Workstation

Czur Scanner Demonstration

Epson Scanner Demonstration

Processing Digitized Items

MetaData & Digital Tools

Workflow Review & Preservation Best Practices

Wrap Up & Planning For The Future

Module 7: Creative Non-Fiction Writing for Family Historians 5 Topics

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Writing & Publishing Your Family History

Your Family History Book Outline

Starting with the Outcome: Chapter-by-Chapter Planning

Writing with Care: Trauma, Silence & Historical Context

Balancing Fact, Interpretation & Voice

Module 8: Blogging Your Genealogy 4 Topics

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Creating a Website or Blog to Share with Future Generations

What to Share Publicly — Ethics, Privacy & Consent

Structuring Genealogy Blog Posts for Clarity & Longevity

Blogging as a Research, Reflection & Teaching Tool

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