10 Million Names is a collaborative organization working to help African Americans learn more about their genealogy and family history. “Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate the history of African American resilience and freedom,” Dr. Kendra Field, the chief historian with 10 Million Names said. From the 1500s to 1865, nearly 10 million men, women …
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Collaborative Organization Works to Help African Americans Learn About Their Family History
10 Million Names is a collaborative organization working to help African Americans learn more about their genealogy and family history. “Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate the history of African American resilience and freedom,” Dr. Kendra Field, the chief historian with 10 Million Names said. From the 1500s to 1865, nearly 10 million men, women …
National Archives Announces Emancipation Proclamation to Go on Permanent Display in 2026
The following press release was issued by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: The National Archives announced today that the Emancipation Proclamation will be put on permanent display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, in 2026. The display has been made possible by a gift from Boeing to the …