10 Million Names: Recover. Restore. Remember
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10 Million Names: Recover. Restore. Remember
1:00 pm
Zoom at Home on your computer.
With approval from both Legacy Family Tree Webinars and Cynthia Evans, we are authorized to present this video to our Louisville Genealogical Society members.
Presented by: Cynthia Evans
10 Million Names is a national collaborative effort to recover the identities of the estimated 10 million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in the lands that became the United States between the 1500s and 1865. The project is creating a free, public, searchable online collection of family history documents and aims to amplify the voices of families who have preserved their stories for generations. It also seeks to connect researchers, descendants, and data partners while expanding access to records and resources related to African American genealogy.
The initiative invites contributions from anyone with relevant family history—whether their ancestors were enslaved or were enslavers. Research notes, memories, photographs, oral traditions, and genealogical materials all help build a lasting legacy of truth and understanding. By sharing what you know, you help restore names, honor lives, and ensure that future generations can learn from and teach others about the rich and complex history of African American families.
Cynthia Evans is the Director of Research for 10 Million Names. She manages and performs research for 10 Million Names projects. Cynthia joined American Ancestors in 2023. She is a researcher, historian, and genealogist with more than ten years of experience in African American history and research. Cynthia graduated with a B.A. from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She received an M.A. in Museum Science from Texas Tech University.
1:00 pm
Zoom at Home on your computer.
With approval from both Legacy Family Tree Webinars and Cynthia Evans, we are authorized to present this video to our Louisville Genealogical Society members.
Presented by: Cynthia Evans
10 Million Names is a national collaborative effort to recover the identities of the estimated 10 million men, women, and children of African descent who were enslaved in the lands that became the United States between the 1500s and 1865. The project is creating a free, public, searchable online collection of family history documents and aims to amplify the voices of families who have preserved their stories for generations. It also seeks to connect researchers, descendants, and data partners while expanding access to records and resources related to African American genealogy.
The initiative invites contributions from anyone with relevant family history—whether their ancestors were enslaved or were enslavers. Research notes, memories, photographs, oral traditions, and genealogical materials all help build a lasting legacy of truth and understanding. By sharing what you know, you help restore names, honor lives, and ensure that future generations can learn from and teach others about the rich and complex history of African American families.
Cynthia Evans is the Director of Research for 10 Million Names. She manages and performs research for 10 Million Names projects. Cynthia joined American Ancestors in 2023. She is a researcher, historian, and genealogist with more than ten years of experience in African American history and research. Cynthia graduated with a B.A. from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She received an M.A. in Museum Science from Texas Tech University.
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