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• 29 Jan, 2020
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Celebrate Black History Month with these lesser-known facts about the contributions to world history of Africans and people of African descent. When some people think of black history, they often think of civil rights and the challenges of combating the c

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• 28 Jan, 2020
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February provides an opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the life-changing contributions that those of African descent have made to the world. Interestingly, the history of Black History Month itself provides a window into why it i

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• 28 Jan, 2020
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FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in January of 2020 with over 24.4 million new indexed family history records from all over the world. New historical records were added from American Samoa, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada,

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• 25 Jan, 2020
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What does my name mean? How common is my name? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, then you are in luck. Using FamilySearch’s All about Me experience, you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about your name. Discover

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• 24 Jan, 2020
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An ancestral home is a house, village, or region where your family lived in the past. Visiting an ancestral home—walking where your ancestors walked, putting their experience in context—can be a life-changing way to connect with your past. Dis

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• 18 Jan, 2020
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Since 1976, every United States president has observed Black History Month each February. This time is dedicated to celebrating African American heritage and the achievements of people of African descent.  Starting as a week-long celebration in the 1

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• 17 Jan, 2020
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Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of African Americans both past and present. Individuals of African descent have made their mark on the world in every industry—academics, sports, government, and literature, to name a

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• 17 Jan, 2020
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Light Keepers 2020 | February 28, 2020, 1:00–5:00 p.m., and February 29, 2020, 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Salt Palace Since its start in 2018, Light Keepers has been a favorite event at the RootsTech conference. It is a joy-filled, inspirational worksho

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• 17 Jan, 2020
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As we remember our history, it is important to consider those who have made meaningful political contributions, oftentimes fighting for the rights of all people—including those historically placed on the margins of society. To commemorate some of th

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• 17 Jan, 2020
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Each January, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King Jr. His life and legacy changed not only the United States of America, but the entire world, as he led the fight for equal rights for all individuals regardless of race. Dr. King is m