https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-on-it--6474164enHistoryCopyright Speak On It! History!https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7fb6cea8553b603765c19dcf9622f57a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speak-on-it--6474164Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:56:55 +0000Speak On It! History!Speak On It! History!speakonitjancher@gmail.comWelcome to Speak On It! History and Genealogy Conversations with Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano. Our show is geared towards individuals interested in genealogy and history. Our guests will share their research experience and journey with...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lisa-a-fanning-the-1921-tulsa-race-massacre-dna-project--65819271
With over 30 years of family history research, Lisa has explored her deep Southern and Midwestern roots, focusing on the histories of enslavement, migration, and Tri-Racial Isolate communities. A descendant of Kate Anderson—born in 1670—Lisa has traced her lineage to early emancipated families in Virginia and free African American settlements in Indiana.

As a genetic genealogist, Lisa lends her expertise to impactful initiatives such as the DNA Doe Project and the Tulsa Race Massacre Project. She serves on the Board of the National Genealogical Society and the leadership team of MAAGI, and has presented both nationally and internationally, including for PBS and the United Nations.

Professionally, Lisa brings three decades of leadership experience from Washington, DC, where she championed diversity and expanded workforce opportunities across the U.S., Africa, and the Middle East. She is also an award-winning photographic artist and currently serves as Director of Culture, Community, and Impact at Indiana Tech. Lisa holds a B.A. in French and an M.A. in Intercultural Communication.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65819271Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join us for an enlightening conversation with Genetic Genealogist Lisa A. Fanning, as she shares her powerful work with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre DNA Identification Project. With over 30 years of family history research, Lisa has explored her deep...
With over 30 years of family history research, Lisa has explored her deep Southern and Midwestern roots, focusing on the histories of enslavement, migration, and Tri-Racial Isolate communities. A descendant of Kate Anderson—born in 1670—Lisa has traced her lineage to early emancipated families in Virginia and free African American settlements in Indiana.

As a genetic genealogist, Lisa lends her expertise to impactful initiatives such as the DNA Doe Project and the Tulsa Race Massacre Project. She serves on the Board of the National Genealogical Society and the leadership team of MAAGI, and has presented both nationally and internationally, including for PBS and the United Nations.

Professionally, Lisa brings three decades of leadership experience from Washington, DC, where she championed diversity and expanded workforce opportunities across the U.S., Africa, and the Middle East. She is also an award-winning photographic artist and currently serves as Director of Culture, Community, and Impact at Indiana Tech. Lisa holds a B.A. in French and an M.A. in Intercultural Communication.]]>32181921tulsaracemassacre,descendantsoftulsaracemassacre,geneticgenealogy,lisaafanning,tulsaoklahoma,tulsaracemassacrednaprojectfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ugr3day-with-dionne-patterson-stories-of-freedom-and-resistance-on-the-underground-railroad--64577656
Dee Patterson, also known as Conductor Dee, is the CEO and Founder of
UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc. She is also an acclaimed
storyteller and conductor of the Underground Railroad experiences. A historian, Dee is
also a nationally certified cultural interpretive guide, a certified genealogist, curriculum
developer and education consultant. She brings her research-based narratives, poetic
storytelling, and creative energy to each UGR3DAY experience.

https://ugr3day.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64577656Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation/interview with Dionne Patterson of UGR3DAY. Dee Patterson, also known as Conductor Dee, is the CEO and Founder of UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc. She is also an acclaimed...
Dee Patterson, also known as Conductor Dee, is the CEO and Founder of
UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc. She is also an acclaimed
storyteller and conductor of the Underground Railroad experiences. A historian, Dee is
also a nationally certified cultural interpretive guide, a certified genealogist, curriculum
developer and education consultant. She brings her research-based narratives, poetic
storytelling, and creative energy to each UGR3DAY experience.

https://ugr3day.com/]]>1455blackhistory,dionnepatterson,freedomandresistance,pbs,ugr3day,undergroundrailroadfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-commemoration-of-the-early-county-massacre-the-descendants-return-to-honor-the-victims--64424861
Orice Jenkins is a recording artist, performer, educator, and genealogy researcher from Hartford, Connecticut. His music has been featured in Jazz Times magazine and charted at #11 on the iTunes Jazz chart. Jenkins has performed extensively across all genres, including Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, and Classical music. He serves as the Executive Director of Música Franklin, an afterschool music program for youth in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Orice is also the author of Chesta’s Children, a genealogy blog that explores his deep stateside roots as a descendant of enslaved Americans. He ties his passions together in his lectures and historical presentations, commenting on the relationships between racism, culture, art, and family. He was a Contributing Author to the book: Black Homesteaders of the South and Author of Early County Massacre, The: Goolsby vs. The State of Georgia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64424861Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a compelling interview with Orice Jenkins as he recounts his visit to Blakely, Georgia, alongside descendants and cousins of the Early County Massacre victims. Orice will share their powerful experiences...
Orice Jenkins is a recording artist, performer, educator, and genealogy researcher from Hartford, Connecticut. His music has been featured in Jazz Times magazine and charted at #11 on the iTunes Jazz chart. Jenkins has performed extensively across all genres, including Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, and Classical music. He serves as the Executive Director of Música Franklin, an afterschool music program for youth in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Orice is also the author of Chesta’s Children, a genealogy blog that explores his deep stateside roots as a descendant of enslaved Americans. He ties his passions together in his lectures and historical presentations, commenting on the relationships between racism, culture, art, and family. He was a Contributing Author to the book: Black Homesteaders of the South and Author of Early County Massacre, The: Goolsby vs. The State of Georgia.]]>2467blakelygeorgia,commemoration,honoringourancestors,oricejenkins,sharingtheirstories,theearlycountymassacrefalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-descendant-of-david-carll-usct-shares-her-story-oyster-bay-new-york-community-history--64308857
Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard recently earned a Doctorate in Education Degree from Molloy University on December 13, 2023. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Oyster Bay Historical Society for the past seven years and has provided the community with lectures, programs and curated exhibits promoting the significance of the Town of Oyster Bay’s incredible history. Her dissertation focused on The Unknown Bedrock: White Perceptions of African American Historical Contributions in the Hamlet of Oyster Bay, NY.

Currently, Denice serves on the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Committee for the Oyster Bay East Norwich School District and has collaborated with multschool districts in Great Neck, Syosset, East Woods to discuss an insider’s perspective of Indigenous and African Americans during the colonial period on Long Island. Denice is a tribal member of the Montauk Tribal Nation and has been actively involved with the reinstatement of their tribal recognition since 1997.

Denice is mostly known for being a family historian and historical gatekeeper of the Carl family
history which encouraged further research of the history of her great, great, grandfather, Civil War
soldier, David Carll of Oyster Bay, who voluntarily served in the N.Y. 26 th USCT Regiment. Her research had been utilized to further assist her cousin, celebrity/actress Vanessa L. Williams on the Channel 4 WNBC “Who Do You Think You Are”. Moving forward to 2022, Denice collaborated with relatives, Vanessa Williams, Iris Williams and Francis Carl to garner an Emmy nomination and a successful win for a 10 min historical segment during Black History Month. As a direct descendant of David Carll, she was presented with the Emmy award as a family research contributor through television Ebony Roundtree, producer for WABC Channel 7 Network.

https://www.oysterbayhistorical.org/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64308857Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for their interview with Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard regarding Community History in Oyster Bay, New York (Long Island). She will share her connection via her ancestor, David Carll, a United States Colored...
Dr. Denice Evans-Sheppard recently earned a Doctorate in Education Degree from Molloy University on December 13, 2023. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Oyster Bay Historical Society for the past seven years and has provided the community with lectures, programs and curated exhibits promoting the significance of the Town of Oyster Bay’s incredible history. Her dissertation focused on The Unknown Bedrock: White Perceptions of African American Historical Contributions in the Hamlet of Oyster Bay, NY.

Currently, Denice serves on the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Committee for the Oyster Bay East Norwich School District and has collaborated with multschool districts in Great Neck, Syosset, East Woods to discuss an insider’s perspective of Indigenous and African Americans during the colonial period on Long Island. Denice is a tribal member of the Montauk Tribal Nation and has been actively involved with the reinstatement of their tribal recognition since 1997.

Denice is mostly known for being a family historian and historical gatekeeper of the Carl family
history which encouraged further research of the history of her great, great, grandfather, Civil War
soldier, David Carll of Oyster Bay, who voluntarily served in the N.Y. 26 th USCT Regiment. Her research had been utilized to further assist her cousin, celebrity/actress Vanessa L. Williams on the Channel 4 WNBC “Who Do You Think You Are”. Moving forward to 2022, Denice collaborated with relatives, Vanessa Williams, Iris Williams and Francis Carl to garner an Emmy nomination and a successful win for a 10 min historical segment during Black History Month. As a direct descendant of David Carll, she was presented with the Emmy award as a family research contributor through television Ebony Roundtree, producer for WABC Channel 7 Network.

https://www.oysterbayhistorical.org/
]]>2080ancestrygenealogy,blackhistory,drdeniceevanssheppard,longisland,oysterbayny,uscivilwar,uscoloredtroopsfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-accomplished-by-descendants-cheryl-wills-and-ethan-west--64181087
Cheryl Wills is a nationally recognized award-winning television personality for Spectrum News’ flagship national news network, New York 1 News, headquartered in New York City which is aired on select cable systems throughout the United States and Japan’s MXTV. She is also the host of the talk show “In Focus with Cheryl Wills”

Ethan West is a Family Historian and the Founder of Elyria Black Legacy Connection. He has conducted extensive research on his ancestors, contributed to a number of social media platforms sharing his journey to research, document, share, and preserve his family history. Numerous media outlets have covered his journey, and we look forward to him sharing with us.

CHERYL WILLS HALF HOUR SPECIAL ON SANDY WILLS

Special on 60 minutes
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64181087Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for an interview with Cheryl Wills and Ethan West, descendants of Sandy Wills (U.S. Colored Troop). This is an update to two prior podcast interviews with Cheryl and Ethan and how their determination to...
Cheryl Wills is a nationally recognized award-winning television personality for Spectrum News’ flagship national news network, New York 1 News, headquartered in New York City which is aired on select cable systems throughout the United States and Japan’s MXTV. She is also the host of the talk show “In Focus with Cheryl Wills”

Ethan West is a Family Historian and the Founder of Elyria Black Legacy Connection. He has conducted extensive research on his ancestors, contributed to a number of social media platforms sharing his journey to research, document, share, and preserve his family history. Numerous media outlets have covered his journey, and we look forward to him sharing with us.

CHERYL WILLS HALF HOUR SPECIAL ON SANDY WILLS

Special on 60 minutes
]]>3912ancestralresearch,cherylwills,ethanwest,genealogy,legacy,sandywills,uscoloredtroopsfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dna-contacting-your-dna-matches-protocols--63944758
Louisiana native, Ja’el “YaYa” Gordon is a Professional Historian and Genealogist who specializes in interpreting antebellum history, genetic genealogy, Descendant group research, and conducting oral history interviews. Ja’el has over twenty years of experience as a researcher with a special focus on the Deep South antebellum/plantation history. Most notability, Ja’el is a Contributing Writer and Researcher for ARRAY’s newest learning companion, the Queen Sugar 101 Learning Companion (queensugar101.org), which is based on the critically acclaimed Oprah Winfrey Network series QUEEN SUGAR created by filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

Her expertise also includes repository research, collection curation, exhibition installations, transcribing and indexing, cemetery preservation, database management, and conducting genealogy and history-related workshops. Ja’el holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge, a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Southern University New Orleans and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Higher Education at Jackson State University.

https://jaelyayagordon.contently.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63944758Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana as they interview Ja'el (YaYa) Gordon for a conversation regarding protocols for contacting DNA matches. Louisiana native, Ja’el “YaYa” Gordon is a Professional Historian and Genealogist who specializes in interpreting...
Louisiana native, Ja’el “YaYa” Gordon is a Professional Historian and Genealogist who specializes in interpreting antebellum history, genetic genealogy, Descendant group research, and conducting oral history interviews. Ja’el has over twenty years of experience as a researcher with a special focus on the Deep South antebellum/plantation history. Most notability, Ja’el is a Contributing Writer and Researcher for ARRAY’s newest learning companion, the Queen Sugar 101 Learning Companion (queensugar101.org), which is based on the critically acclaimed Oprah Winfrey Network series QUEEN SUGAR created by filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

Her expertise also includes repository research, collection curation, exhibition installations, transcribing and indexing, cemetery preservation, database management, and conducting genealogy and history-related workshops. Ja’el holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge, a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Southern University New Orleans and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Higher Education at Jackson State University.

https://jaelyayagordon.contently.com]]>3040ancestralconnections,ancestry,dnamatches,genealogy,protocols,yayagordonfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denise-griggs-author-of-i-know-who-i-am-on-the-family-tree-a-children-s-guide-to-genealogy--63745903Denise Griggs, author of the new book, I Know Who I Am On The Family Tree - A Children's Guide to Genealogy. Denise has been the family genealogist for over 35 years. With the help of family, cousins, Internet friends, and others, she has discovered ancestors from various continents and countries. Some countries are Africa, Australia, England, Ireland, and North America. Denise has researched her maternal ancestors from eighth-century England to southwest Mississippi. She has written a book about it entitled, A Mulatto Slave, The Events in the Life of Peter Hunt, 1844-1915. The book received the Phillis Wheatley book award from the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage and earned a Finalist Award from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Ms. Griggs also author’s books for children on subjects of diversity and theology.

She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), formerly serving as Chapter Parliamentarian. She is also a volunteer for the National Park Service, and the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Committee in Natchez, Mississippi. For the past several years, Denise has been the Exhibit Chair for the board of the Greater Sacramento African American Genealogy Society. She graduated with honors from a Christian University. She is presently the Publisher and Owner of Glass Tree Books® and Blue Eclipse Publishing®. She has several family genealogy presentations on her YouTube channel, D.I. Griggs Media. Denise loves family, friends, history, technology, research, writing, speaking, art, and travel.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63745903Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:00:09 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Cross Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for an interview/conversation with Denise Griggs, author of the new book, I Know Who I Am On The Family Tree - A Children's Guide to Genealogy. Denise has been the family genealogist for over 35 years....Denise Griggs, author of the new book, I Know Who I Am On The Family Tree - A Children's Guide to Genealogy. Denise has been the family genealogist for over 35 years. With the help of family, cousins, Internet friends, and others, she has discovered ancestors from various continents and countries. Some countries are Africa, Australia, England, Ireland, and North America. Denise has researched her maternal ancestors from eighth-century England to southwest Mississippi. She has written a book about it entitled, A Mulatto Slave, The Events in the Life of Peter Hunt, 1844-1915. The book received the Phillis Wheatley book award from the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage and earned a Finalist Award from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Ms. Griggs also author’s books for children on subjects of diversity and theology.

She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), formerly serving as Chapter Parliamentarian. She is also a volunteer for the National Park Service, and the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Committee in Natchez, Mississippi. For the past several years, Denise has been the Exhibit Chair for the board of the Greater Sacramento African American Genealogy Society. She graduated with honors from a Christian University. She is presently the Publisher and Owner of Glass Tree Books® and Blue Eclipse Publishing®. She has several family genealogy presentations on her YouTube channel, D.I. Griggs Media. Denise loves family, friends, history, technology, research, writing, speaking, art, and travel.
]]>3103ancestry,children'sgenealogy,denisegriggsfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robyne-walker-murphy-social-justice-rooted-in-love-ancestry-art-culture-activism--63648046Robyne Walker Murphy.

Robyne is a nationally recognized art and social justice thought leader and cultural strategist. From
2016-2022, Robyne served as the Executive Director at Groundswell, a social justice youth
development program that uses the transformative power of public art-making to ignite personal
and societal change. Before her position at Groundswell, Robyne held positions at the National
Guild for Community Arts Education and Dreamyard where she served as the director of the
DreamYard Art Center in the Bronx. Under her leadership, DreamYard Art Center was recognized
by the Obama White House as one of the top programs in the nation. Since stepping down from
Groundswell, Robyne has worked as an arts and cultural strategist and consultant for organizations
such as the Ford Foundation, The Cricket Island Foundation, and The Billie Holiday Theatre.
Currently, she is the Leadership Strategist and Curriculum Developer for the Brooklyn Arts
Leadership Collaborative, an initiative of the Brooklyn Museum and the Joe and Clara Tsai Social
Justice Fund, which aims to support the work of eight Black and Brown-led arts organizations with
budgets under 500K.

Robyne has conducted workshops and delivered keynotes at conferences and
institutions across the country on art and social activism at institutions such as Harvard University,
Lincoln Center, Seattle Art Museum, University of Chicago, American University, and many others.
She is a member of New York City’s Cultural Advisory Committee, a Metropolitan Museum of Art
Women’s History Month Honoree, and Chair of the Board of Directors of 651ARTS. Robyne
graduated from Clark Atlanta University (B.A. in English) and the University of Washington, Seattle
(MFA, Acting). She resides in Brooklyn with her husband, Tarik Murphy, and her son, Ras. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63648046Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:00:06 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for our conversation/interview with Robyne Walker Murphy. Robyne is a nationally recognized art and social justice thought leader and cultural strategist. From 2016-2022, Robyne served as the Executive...Robyne Walker Murphy.

Robyne is a nationally recognized art and social justice thought leader and cultural strategist. From
2016-2022, Robyne served as the Executive Director at Groundswell, a social justice youth
development program that uses the transformative power of public art-making to ignite personal
and societal change. Before her position at Groundswell, Robyne held positions at the National
Guild for Community Arts Education and Dreamyard where she served as the director of the
DreamYard Art Center in the Bronx. Under her leadership, DreamYard Art Center was recognized
by the Obama White House as one of the top programs in the nation. Since stepping down from
Groundswell, Robyne has worked as an arts and cultural strategist and consultant for organizations
such as the Ford Foundation, The Cricket Island Foundation, and The Billie Holiday Theatre.
Currently, she is the Leadership Strategist and Curriculum Developer for the Brooklyn Arts
Leadership Collaborative, an initiative of the Brooklyn Museum and the Joe and Clara Tsai Social
Justice Fund, which aims to support the work of eight Black and Brown-led arts organizations with
budgets under 500K.

Robyne has conducted workshops and delivered keynotes at conferences and
institutions across the country on art and social activism at institutions such as Harvard University,
Lincoln Center, Seattle Art Museum, University of Chicago, American University, and many others.
She is a member of New York City’s Cultural Advisory Committee, a Metropolitan Museum of Art
Women’s History Month Honoree, and Chair of the Board of Directors of 651ARTS. Robyne
graduated from Clark Atlanta University (B.A. in English) and the University of Washington, Seattle
(MFA, Acting). She resides in Brooklyn with her husband, Tarik Murphy, and her son, Ras. ]]>2649art&culture,familyhistory,robynewalkermurphy,socialjustice,youthfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-danielle-romero-nytn-danielle-s-journey-uncovering-a-story-of-passing--63592804Danielle Romero.  She is a storyteller and historian who started her YouTube channel, NYTN, to uncover her hidden Louisiana heritage and share the stories of her ancestors. Her work blends personal exploration with a passion for understanding American identity through history and genealogy. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63592804Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:00:06 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for an interview with Danielle Romero.  She is a storyteller and historian who started her YouTube channel, NYTN, to uncover her hidden Louisiana heritage and share the stories of her ancestors. Her work...Danielle Romero.  She is a storyteller and historian who started her YouTube channel, NYTN, to uncover her hidden Louisiana heritage and share the stories of her ancestors. Her work blends personal exploration with a passion for understanding American identity through history and genealogy. ]]>1987ancestry,danielleromero,familyhistory,identity,louisiana,nytnfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joyce-willis-featured-on-finding-your-roots-viewers-like-you--63591317http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/09/06/joyce-willis-featured-on-finding-your-rootsviewers-like-youFri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana  for a conversation with Joyce Willis, featured guest on Finding Your Roots/Viewers Like You.  Joyce is a native of Philadelphia PA. She attended the High School for the Creative and Performing arts and is a graduate of...1867family history,finding your roots,genealogy,joyce willis,viewers like youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-migration-griot-chianta-dorsey--63591330http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/06/28/the-great-migration-griot-chianta-dorseyFri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Chianta Dorsey - The Great Migration Griot. Chianta Dorsey is an archivist who is currently researching her family's history and their participation in the Great Migration. She...2887african american family histor,archivist,chianta dorsey,great migration,great migration storiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-s-porch-black-memorabilia-with-nubia-lateefa--63591323http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/06/21/the-peoples-porch--black-memorabilia-with-nubia-lateefaFri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Nubia Lateefa from The People's Porch. Nubia is a native Kentuckian, an independent archivist, and collector. She is the owner of The Peoples Porch, a collection of Black memorabilia...1463archives,black memorabilia,kentucky,nubia lateefa,the people's porchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-clay-legacies-with-mell-fisher--63591319http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/06/14/red-clay-legacies-with-mell-fisherFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Red Clay Legacies is a project led by Mell Fisher, who believes that preserving the ancestry of others is her calling. Mell is an Ohio resident with family roots in Pikeville, Bledsoe County Tn., Muscogee and Harris County Ga, and Pemiscot, Mo. She...3197family history,genealogy reference book,mell fisher,pikesville-bledsoe county tn,red clay legaciesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orice-jenkins-author-the-early-county-massacre-goolsby-vs-the-state-of-georgia--63591321http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/06/07/orice-jenkinsauthorthe-early-county-massacre-goolsby-vs-the-state-of-georgiaFri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Orice Jenkins, Author of The Early County Massacre: Goolsby vs. The State of Georgia. In his book, Orice  tells the full story of Ulysses Goolsby and the massacre more than 100 years...2224blakely georgia,family history,genealogy,orice jenkins,the early county massacre: goofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/african-americans-in-the-midwest-with-mica-l-anders--63591327http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/05/10/african-americans-in-the-midwest-with-mica-l-andersFri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Mica L. Anders. Mica is a professional genealogist who focuses on African American family history and anti-racist genealogy. Her work combines artistic creativity, thanks to her MFA...1990african american genealogy,genealogy,mica l anders,midwestern family historiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-the-call-with-joy-charles-kay-the-black-american-heritage-flag--63591328http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/03/01/answering-the-call-with-joy-charles-kay--the-black-american-heritage-flagFri, 01 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Joy Charles Kay regarding the Black American Heritage Flag.  Melvin Charles, an Elizabeth, New Jersey Native, co-designed the Black American heritage flag along with his friend,...2088gleason t. jackson,joy charles kay,melvin charles,the black american heritage fl,the rallying pointfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duality-a-collection-of-afro-indigenous-perspectives--63591338http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2024/02/16/duality-a-collection-of-afro-indigenous-perspectivesFri, 16 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Kimberly Knight of Black Indians NC and Frederick Murphy of History Before Us regarding their upcoming film, "Duality: A Collection of Afro Indigenous Perspectives." The film is a...3653black indians nc,duality: a collection of afro ,frederick deshon murphy,history before us,kimberly knightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vincent-alexander-davis-unfinished-business-from-college-dropout-to-ph-d--63591329http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/12/15/vincent-alexander-davis-unfinished-business--from-college-dropout-to-phdFri, 15 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Dr. Vincen Alexander Davis regarding Transformational Genealogy. Vincent Alexander Davis, Ph.D., is a Saint Xavier alum, class of 2010. Before teaching, Davis was a longtime employee...2916dr. vincent alexander davis - ,emerging scholards program,genealogy just ask,saint xavier university,transformational genealogyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-feet-of-the-elders-a-journey-into-a-lowcountry-family-history--63591324http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/12/01/at-the-feet-of-the-elders-a-journey-into-a-lowcountry-family-historyFri, 01 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Darius Brown, Author of At the Feet of the Elders: A Journey into a Lowcountry Family History. Darius M. Brown is a Research Assistant (Genealogist) at the International African...3916at the feet of the elders: a j,charleston sc,darius m. brown,family history,genealogyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7th-ward-tribute-legacy-reclaimed-art-history-in-philly-with-tayyib-smith--63591343http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/11/24/7th-ward-tribute--legacy-reclaimed-art-history-in-philly-with-tayyib-smithFri, 24 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Tayyib Smith regarding the 7th Ward Tribute - Legacy Reclaimed.Tayyib Smith is a serial entrepreneur, founding partner. and chief strategist at The Growth Collective a partnership with the vision is to...28027th ward tribute,amelia carter,legacy reclaimed,philadelphia pa,tayyib smithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-international-african-american-museum-experience-with-brian-sheffey--63591339http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/11/17/the-international-african-american-museum-experience-with-brian-sheffeyFri, 17 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana for a conversation with Brian Sheffey, Director of the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. He is also the founder of the popular African American Genealogy...1704brian sheffey,charleston sc,family history,genealogy,international african americanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-brittany-brown-black-archaeologist-author-and-diver--63591341http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/11/10/dr-brittany-brown--black-archaeologist-author-and-diverFri, 10 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Black Archaeologist, Dr. Brittany Brown. Dr.  Brown is from Jacksonville, Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida with a major in Anthropology. While attending the...2295author,black archaeologist,diver,dr. brittany brown,jacksonville flfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/african-american-history-in-staten-island-new-york-with-debbie-ann-paige--63591346http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/10/27/african-american-history-in-staten-island-new-york-with-debbie-ann-paigeFri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Debbie-Ann Paige is a public historian specializing in community and local African American history and a professional genealogist.   She is co-president and a founding member of the Richard B. Dickenson Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American...3191aahgs richard b. dickenson sta,african american history and s,debbie-ann paige,genealogy,underground railroadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lahnice-hollister-legacy-profile-of-dr-john-a-mcfall-resisting-jim-crow--63591320http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/10/13/lahnice-hollister--legacy-profile-of-dr-john-a-mcfall-resisting-jim-crow-1Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Lahnice Hollister regarding her ancestor, Dr. John A. McFall.  Lahnice Hollister has evolved from public school teacher to corporate manager. While researching her enslaved and freed...3377dr. john a. mcfall,fisk university archives,lahnice hollister,resisting jim crow,south carolina legacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discover-experience-aahgs-president-lajoy-mosby--63591334http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/09/15/discover-experience-aahgs--president-lajoy-mosbyFri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with LaJoy Mosby, President of the Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society. Ms. Mosby currently serves as the National President of the Afro-American Historical and...3295aahgs,aahgs national conference,genealogy,lajoy mosby,the afro american historical &falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-history-honorable-yamekia-robinson-mayor-of-historic-lake-city-sc--63591345http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/08/11/making-history--honorable-yamekia-robinson--mayor-of-historic-lake-city-scFri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Mayor Yamekia Robinson, the first African American Woman Mayor of Historic Lake City, SC. Mayor Robinson will share how a major challenge to her community led to her community...3134history,lake city-south carolina,mayor yamekia robinson,postmaster frazier bakerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oklahoma-freedmen-of-the-five-tribes-with-author-angela-walton-raji--63591325http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/08/04/oklahoma-freedmen-of-the-five-tribes-with-author-angela-walton-rajiFri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for an interview with Angela Walton-Raji (Author, Genealogist, and Blogger) as she shares information regarding her new book:  Oklahoma Freedmen of the Five Tribes. Angela Walton-Raji a native of Fort Smith...4516angela walto-raji,genealogy,history,native american,oklahoma freedmen of the five falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-founders-the-forten-family-of-philadelphia-with-dolly-marshall--63591357http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/07/28/black-founders--the-forten-family-of-philadelphia-with-dolly-marshallFri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for an interview with Dolly Marshall, historical preservation activist, researcher, genealogist and lecturer. Ms. Marshall leads many community partnerships related to African American experiences and the African diaspora,...2079desendant dolly marshall,lawnside nj,mount peace cemetery,museum of the american revolut,philadelphia black historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journey-through-the-generations-with-trisha-phillip-cummings--63591340http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/06/02/journey-through-the-generations-with-trisha-phillip-cummingsFri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Trisha Mays-Cummings and her husband, Phillip Cummings as they share their passion for research, genealogy, and assisting researchers (especially beginners). Trisha has researched her family history...2939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blended-branches-blooming-with-robert-and-larry-cox--63591344http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/04/28/blended-branches-blooming-with-robert-and-larry-coxFri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Robert and Larry Cox as they share their genealogy journey. Robert Cox is the Vice President of the Mountain View Historical Association (of Mountain View, CA). He writes two columns...3241cherekana feliciano,family history,genealogy,larry cox,robert coxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emorja-roberson-who-are-your-people--63591349http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/04/07/emorja-roberson--who-are-your-peopleFri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Conductor, Vocalist,and Composer, Emorja Roberson regarding his journey to research, document, and share his family history. Emorja Roberson graduated from the University of North...1851conductor-vocalist-composer,emorja roberson,family history,genealogyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-dawn-chitty-director-of-education-at-the-african-american-civil-war-museum--63591359http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/03/24/dr-dawn-chitty--director-of-education-at-the-african-american-civil-war-museumFri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana as they interview Dr. Dawn Chitty, Director of Education at the African American Civil War Museum. Dr. Dawn Chitty is the Director of Education at the African American Civil War Museum where she has worked since 2010. Before...1423african american civil war mus,civil war history,dr. dawn chitty,history,usctfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-ancestor-larkin-woodruff-legacy-of-a-u-s-colored-troop--63591331http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/03/03/my-ancestor-larkin-woodruff--legacy-of-a-us-colored-troopFri, 03 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard as she interviews Cherekana Feliciano regarding her ancestor, Larkin Woodruff, a U.S. Colored Troop and the amazing discovery that was recently made regarding him. Cherekana Feliciano is a family historian, public history...1215cherekana feliciano,gettysburg college,larkin woodruff,musselman library,u.s. colored troopsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timbuctoo-new-jersey-the-story-of-a-black-historic-settlement-with-guy-weston--63591363http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/02/10/timbuctoo-new-jersey--the-story-of-a-black-historic-settlement-with-guy-westonFri, 10 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Guy Weston regarding Historic Timbuctoo, New Jersey. Guy has been engaged in genealogy research for over 25 years, with substantial focus on his maternal ancestors in Timbuctoo, NJ,...3298family history,guy weston,historic timbuctoo new jersey,history,the civil warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-black-history-through-film-with-christopher-everett--63591364http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/02/03/teaching-black-history-through-film-with-christopher-everettFri, 03 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana for an interview with Christopher Everett, President of Speller Street Films. Christopher Everett is a film director, producer, social media specialist, and graphic artist. He founded the creative studio, Speller Street...2417christopher everett,documentaries,grandmaster,speller street films,wilmington on firefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/own-your-story-with-lamont-pearley-of-the-african-american-folklorist--63591353http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/01/13/own-your-story-with-lamont-pearley-of-the-african-american-folkloristFri, 13 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Lamont Pearley of The African American Folklorist.  Pearley is an award-winning Independent Filmmaker and radio journalist. Pearley is an applied folklorist, ethnographer, African...2678folklore,jack dappa blues heritage pres,lamont pearley,storytelling,the african american folklorisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-black-and-native-identity-with-shonda-buchanan--63591372http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2023/01/06/exploring-black-and-native-identity-with-shonda-buchananFri, 06 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Cherekana and Janice for a conversation with award-winning poet, fiction, nonfiction writer and educator, Shonda Buchanan. A Pushcart Prize nominee, Oxfam Ambassador, USC Los Angeles Institute for the Humanities Fellow, and a City of Los Angeles...3435black ancestry,history,indigenous ancestry,native ancestry,shonda buchananfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-wanda-lundy-the-313-ancestors-speak-project-elizabeth-new-jersey--63591352http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/11/04/dr-wanda-lundy--the-313-ancestors-speak-project--elizabeth-new-jerseyFri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana as they interview Dr. Wanda Lundy regarding the 313+ Ancestors Speak Research project in Elizabeth, NJ.  Dr. Wanda Lundy is currently engaged in the Ancestors Speak Research Project 313+, an initiative that researches the...2158313+ancestors speak project,dr. wanda lundy,elizabeth nj history,genealogy,siloam-hope first presbyterianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-homesteaders-of-the-south-with-author-bernice-alexander-bennett--63591356http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/10/21/black-homesteaders-of-the-south-with-author-bernice-alexander-bennettFri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Are you a descendant of a Black Homesteader?  Join us as we interview Author, Bernice Alexander Bennett and contributors, Orice Jenkins, Deborah Mitchell, and Dr. Nona Edward Thomas regarding the new book: Black Homesteaders of The South.  The...3545bernice alexander bennett,black homesteaders of the sout,deborah mitchell,dr. nona edwards thomas,orice jenkinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phyllis-biffle-elmore-quilt-of-souls-a-memoir--63591360http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/10/07/phyllis-biffle-elmore-quilt-of-souls--a-memoirFri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Phyllis Biffle Elmore as she discusses her book, Quilt of Souls - A Memoir and her family history.  Phyllis Biffle Elmore was born in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of four, she was...2490genealogy,history,lula horn,phyllis biffle elmore,quilt of souls - a memoirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maya-davis-historical-narratives-more-than-one-story--63591365http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/09/09/maya-davis--historical-narratives--more-than-one-storyFri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for an interview with Maya Davis. Maya is the new director at the Riversdale House Museum. Maya was also a Research Archivist and Legislative Liaison at the Maryland State Archives. During her time at the Archives, she...2808historical narratives,history,maya davis,prince georges county - maryla,riversdale house museumfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-walter-b-curry-jr-your-family-legacy-matters--63591378http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/09/02/dr-walter-b-curry-jr--your-family-legacy-mattersFri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Walter B. Curry, Jr., Ed. D  received a bachelor’s degree in political science from South Carolina State University, and has earned several graduate degrees in education, which includes a doctorate degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Argosy...2671dr. walter b. curry,family history,genealogy,legacy,the thompson and ellison familfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adrienne-g-whaley-history-black-patriots-genealogy--63591332http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/07/15/adrienne-g-whaley--history-black-patriots-genealogyFri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Adrienne G. Whaley from the Museum of the American Revolution. Adrienne G. Whaley is an educator and history-lover who currently serves as Director of Education and Community...3153adrienne g. whaley,black patriots,genealogy,history,museum of the american revolutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denise-i-griggs-a-mulatto-slave-the-events-in-the-life-of-peter-hunt--63591361http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/07/08/denise-i-griggs--a-mulatto-slave--the-events-in-the-life-of-peter-huntFri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with award winning author, Denise I. Griggs.  She will share her research journey with us regarding her enslaved ancestor, Peter Hunt (1844-1915). Denise Griggs is an Author of books for children and young...2683civil war,denise i. griggs,enslaved ancestor,peter hunt (1844-1915),wpa slave narrativesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-da-paul-lee-researching-the-ancestors-connecting-with-descendants--63591373http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/06/17/alex-da-paul-lee--researching-the-ancestors-connecting-with-descendantsFri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Alex Da' Paul Lee.  Alex is passionate about conducting family research and connecting with all of the descendants of his ancestors.  He will share some of the extensive work he has done, what he is...1759alex da' paul lee,alex genealogy,connecting with descendants,enslaved ancestors,louisianafalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanzy-ward-all-things-vintage-and-history--63591367http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/06/10/tanzy-ward--all-things-vintage-and-historyFri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Tanzy Ward. Tanzy will share her unique journey to becoming an antique dealer, author, historian, antiquarian and how she blends both in her successful business.   Dedicated to...2756antiques,heirlooms,historic preservation,tanzy ward,zanathia jewelryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-history-matters-with-genealogist-paige-cummins--63591348http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/05/13/family-history-matters-with-genealogist-paige-cumminsFri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Paige Cummins. She will share her personal research journey, why she started a genealogy research service, examples of research mysteries she solved, and how her faith factors into...3447cousin paige genealogy,dna and emotional responses,family history and dna,paige cummins,research tipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-kin-with-robyn-smith--63591347http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/05/06/reclaiming-kin-with-robyn-smithFri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Robyn Smith of Reclaiming Kin.  Robyn will share the purpose of creating Reclaiming Kin, Genealogy Skill Building tips, and highlights from her personal research journey.  Robyn has...2540cluster research at cemetery,genealogy,genealogy methodology,reclaiming kin,robyn smithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-spotlight-eunice-buffington-genealogy-research-trauma--63591380http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/04/01/womens-history-month-spotlight-eunice-buffington--genealogy-research-traumaFri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana for a conversation with Eunice Buffington of The Family Tree Buff.  Researching your family history is so important, but how do you deal with the trauma your ancestors experienced or traumatic experiences you have dealt...1476eunice buffington,family history,genealogy,generational trauma,the family tree bufffalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-spotlight-rita-fuller-yates-author-historian--63591335http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/03/25/womens-history-month-spotlight--rita-fuller-yates-author-historianFri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Rita Fuller-Yates:  Your Local History Matters.  She will share some of the work she has done in Columbus, Ohio to research, document, and share her findings regarding African Americans. Rita...2387african american history,columbus ohio,history in da streetz,rita fuller-yates,your local history mattersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-spotlight-linda-morris-genealogist-family-historian--63591385http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/03/18/womens-history-month-spotlight--linda-morris-genealogist-family-historianFri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Linda Morris regarding how to conduct genealogy within a family group.  Linda will share her experience researching her family history with several cousins and the benefits of researching as a group....1476dna testing and connecting wit,genealogy,m. linda morris,researching your family historfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-spotlight-author-host-producer-dustin-dumas--63591389http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/03/11/womens-history-month-spotlight--author-host-producer--dustin-dumasFri, 11 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana as they interview author, host, and television producer, Dustin Dumas.  Dustin is an avid family historian and researcher. She learned the importance of preserving family history from her mother, LaVerne Dumas. Ms. Dumas...1475dustin dumas,dustin's kaleidoscope,family history,midwest roots,somatvfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-spotlight-with-taneya-koonce-of-academy-of-legacy-leaders--63591390http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/03/04/womens-history-month-spotlight-with-taneya-koonce-of-academy-of-legacy-leadersFri, 04 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for an interview with Taneya Koonce of Academy of Legacy Leaders.  In celebrating Women's History Month, we are highligthing the work that Taneya does in the genealogy community.  We will also discuss some of the projects she...1553aahgs nashville chapter,academy of legacy leaders,genealogy,taneya koonce,women's history monthfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-history-matters-with-karice-ressie-luck-brimmer--63591368http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/02/25/our-history-matters-with-karice-ressie-luck-brimmerFri, 25 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice and Cherekana for a discussion with Karice "Ressie" Luck Brimmer as she shares from an Afrocentric viewpoint regarding the importance of history and genealogy.  Our History Matters works to bring awareness, acknowledgement, and...2460dan river region of virginia,genealogy,karice "ressie" luck-brimmer,local history,our history mattersfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justice-deferred-with-orville-vernon-burton-armand-derfner--63591337http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/02/18/justice-deferred-with-orville-vernon-burton-armand-derfnerFri, 18 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana for a discussion with Dr. Orville Vernon Burton and Attorney, Armand Derfner regarding their book, Justice Deferred - Race and The Supreme Court.  The first comprehensive accounting of the U.S. Supreme Court’s race-related...2337attorney armand derfner,civil rights,justice deferred,orville vernon burton,race and the supreme courtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/historic-voices-of-african-americans-in-south-carolina-with-damon-l-fordham--63591393http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/02/11/historic-voices-of-african-americans-in-south-carolina-with-damon-l-fordhamFri, 11 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Damon L. Fordham shares some of the historical research he has conducted on unknown and well known African Americans in South Carolina.  From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, African Americans have had a gigantic impact on the Palmetto State....1738african american history,charleston sc,damon l. fordham,true stories of black south ca,voices of black south carolinafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cheryl-wills-i-am-the-voice-for-my-ancestors--63591379http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/02/04/cheryl-wills--i-am-the-voice-for-my-ancestorsFri, 04 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for an interview with Cheryl Wills  - I Am The Voice for My Ancestors.  Cheryl will share her passion for researching her family history, the amazing legacy of the ancestors she discovered, and how this...3304cheryl wills,civil war,emma,grandpa sandy wills,us colored troopsfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walking-where-they-walked-underground-railroad-experiences-with-dee-patterson--63591396http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/28/walking-where-they-walked-underground-railroad-experiences-with-dee-pattersonFri, 28 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana for a conversation with Dee Patterson. Dee will share uncommonly told stories of the Underground Railroad. The creativity within the escapes, the brave travels and powerful demonstrations of faith and community are...2359dionne patterson,enslaved escaping to freedom,storytelling,ugr3day,underground railroadfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shared-memories-with-elaine-t-jones-aunt-donsy-s-trunk--63591374http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/21/shared-memories-with-elaine-t-jones--aunt-donsys-trunkFri, 21 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Aunt Donsy's Trunk -  Elaine T. Jones shares the story of an old steamer trunk that used to belong to Aunt Donsy, now a coffee table in a a family member's home where the Searcy family gather after her father's funeral.  It was one of the few family...1891african american migration - s,african american traditions,aunt donsy's trunk,elaine t. jones,family historyfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-ten-years-of-broadcasting-with-bernice-alexander-bennett--63591392http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/16/celebrating-ten-years-of-broadcasting-with-bernice-alexander-bennettSun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak on It! to celebrate 10 years of broadcasting on Research at the National Archives and Beyond with Bernice Alexander Bennett. Bernice Alexander Bennett is an award-winning author, genealogist, nationally...1518bernice alexander bennett,research at the national archifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-your-family-stories-with-dr-flora-brown--63591381http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/15/sharing-your-family-stories-with-dr-flora-brownSat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It! for a conversation with Flora Morris Brown on Sharing Your Family Stories. Flora Morris Brown is an author, publishing coach, and certified Guided Autobiography Facilitator and Trainer who confesses to...2817dr. flora morris brown,legacy,sharing family stories,writing your family historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-matters-with-stacey-bell--63591377http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/13/family-matters-with-stacey-bellThu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Stacey Bell regarding the importance of knowing your family’s story. Every life has a story, but stories of the lives lived by Black people are not told often enough.   We should use...1587diaspora,genealogy black history family,stacey bell,your family historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-quilt-tells-one-family-s-story-with-phyllis-elmore--63591355http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/11/this-quilt-tells-one-familys-story-with-phyllis-elmoreTue, 11 Jan 2022 23:30:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It ! as they discuss Phyllis Elmore's family history. Phyllis was born in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of four, she was sent to the tiny town of Livingston, Alabama to be raised by her grandmother Lula...2518family history,grandmother's legacy,phyllis elmore,quiltsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legacy-honoring-richard-dick-lewis-with-ruth-d-hunt--63591350http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/11/legacy-honoring-richard-dick-lewis-with-ruth-d-huntTue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It ! for a conversation with Ruth D. Hunt about honoring her enslaved Great Great Grandfather - Richard "Dick" Lewis. Ms. Hunt has been researching her great, great grandfather Richard for over 40 years....2395enslaved ancestors,familyj research,genealogy,legacy,virginiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-north-carolina-genealogy-with-taneya-y-koonce-and-renate-y-sanders--63591366http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/10/lets-talk-north-carolina-genealogy-with-taneya-y-koonce-and-renate-y-sandersMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It ! for a conversation with Taneya Y. Koonce and Renate Yarborough Sanders about North Carolina Genealogy. Let’s Talk North Carolina Genealogy! is a platform hosted by Renate Yarborough Sanders and Taneya...2325genealogy,genealogy resources,north carolina,research,taneya kooncefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-african-american-experience-with-desi-l-campbell--63591395http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/09/the-african-american-experience-with-desi-l-campbellSun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It ! for a conversation with Desi L. Campbell. The African American Experience is a vehicle to serve African Americans in genealogical research through various workshops, seminars that will enable them to...1791desi l. campbell,family history,north carolina,the african american experiencfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-before-us-with-frederick-deshon-murphy--63591383http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/08/history-before-us-with-frederick-deshon-murphySat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!At History Before Us, we understand the importance of history to our collective humanity, and we are committed to collecting and preserving it. We are born from many years of family research and a passion for preserving the oral stories taken from the...1702deshon murphy,documentaries,history,history before us,preservationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legacy-marie-senegal-my-african-ancestor-with-rodney-sam--63591382http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/07/legacy-marie-senegal-my-african-ancestor-with-rodney-samFri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join hosts Janice and Cerekana of Speak On It! for a conversation with Rodney Sam about the Legacy: Marie Senegal - his African Ancestor. Marie is Rodney Sam's paternal 7th great-grandmother and the oldest known ancestor of African descent.  She was...1687african american,family history,louisiana,rodney sam,senegalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/free-people-of-color-in-the-south-with-warren-eugene-milteer-jr--63591369http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/06/free-people-of-color-in-the-south-with-warren-eugene-milteer-jrThu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join host Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Warren Eugene Milteer Jr, Assistant Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  We will discuss his new book, Beyond Slavery’s Shadow: Free People of Color in the...1630african american history,civil war southern history,free people of color,warren eugene milteer jr.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lots-of-roots-with-kathy-marshall--63591384http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/05/lots-of-roots-with-kathy-marshallWed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join hosts Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with author, Kathy Marshall:  Lots of Roots investigation led Kathy Marshall on another thrilling journey into her family’s tangled historical past, finding black and white ancestors she’d never...2197dna,family history,kathy marshall,marshall ancestors,pullman portersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roots-revealed-with-melvin-collier--63591376http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/04/roots-revealed-with-melvin-collierTue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join hosts Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Melvin J. Collier, Author, Genealogist, Presenter, and Blogger.  Melvin will share information regarding his website:  Roots Revealed and his book, 150 Years Later: Broken Ties Mended. Melvin J....2778african american genealogy,blogging and genealogy,family history,melvin collierfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/challenging-the-historical-narrative-with-dr-evelyn-mcdowell--63591388http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/03/challenging-the-historical-narrative-with-dr-evelyn-mcdowellMon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It! for a discussion with Dr. Evelyn McDowell, chair of Rider University’s accounting department in Lawrenceville, NJ.  She co-chaired the task force who recommended the removal of the name “Van Cleve” from...2149challenging the historical nar,dr. evelyn mcdowell,enslavement,historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-the-1st-u-s-colored-cavalry-with-leslie-anderson--63591386http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/02/stories-from-the-1st-us-colored-cavalry-with-leslie-andersonSun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Hosts Janice and Cherekana of Speak On It! with Leslie Anderson for a conversation about Stories from the 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry. The 1st U.S. Colored Cavalry included free men, freedmen, freedom-seekers, and white officers from the United...2493civil war pension applications,freedom seekers,pre and post civil war stories,stories from the u.s. colored ,united states civil warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-maker-larae-w-baker-command-master-chief-us-navy--63591375http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2022/01/01/history-maker--larae-w-baker-command-master-chief-us-navySat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice & Cherekana for a discussion with Command Master Chief (CMC), United States Navy, Larae Frazier Baker. CMC Baker was selected for the Command Senior Chief program and then selected for CMC in 2016. Several months later, she was chosen...2335history maker,larae w. baker,leader in the united states nafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genealogy-history-and-a-friendship-journey-akosua-moore-and-kimberly-morgan--63591391http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2021/12/31/genealogy-history-and-a-friendship-journey-akosua-moore-and-kimberly-morganFri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Akosua Moore and Kimberly Morgan. Akosua Moore and Kimberly Morgan were two strangers brought together through genealogical and historical research. At the center of their connection...3385akosua moore,edgerly cemetery,edgerly plantation,enslavement,kimberly morganfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-man-s-journey-to-discovering-his-family-legacy-with-ethan-west--63591387http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2021/12/30/one-mans-journey-to-discovering-his-family-legacy-with-ethan-west-1Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Ethan West as he shares his research regarding his West ancestors (Dolph and Millie West), various research trips through Tennessee, and the powerful connections and relationships...2795ethan west,family history,haywood county tn,legacy of dolph and millie wesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ones-who-got-away-with-charles-holman--63591358http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher/2021/12/29/the-ones-who-got-away-with-charles-holmanWed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Speak On It! History!Charles Holman shares his research regarding the parents of his great-great grandmother who escaped slavery. Charles is the great-grandson of an enslaved person who in freedom became a civil rights leader and one of the first lawyers of color in his...2386canada,charles holman,family research,slave holding family,slaveryfalsefull