Even now, genealogy for underrepresented populations can be considered “impossible.” In this talk you’ll learn which populations are considered so, why that is, and techniques for expanding your genealogical skills. I use Chinese genealogy but the lessons are applicable for all underrepresented genealogical groups. For details see familytreewebinars.com/webinar/finding-the-records-for-impossible-genealogy-lessons-learned-from-a-chinese-genealogist/
Introducing My China Roots: A New Database for Researching Chinese Ancestors at the BPL
The BPL is excited to announce the addition of a new genealogy database to its online resources: My China Roots (https://mychinarootslibrary.com/). In this webinar, Clotilde Yap will provide a brief introduction to Chinese family history research, including how to get started, key challenges, and what clues to look for both at home and online. Finally, Clotilde will provide a live demo of the database, including how to find your Chinese surname, how to find your ancestral village in China, and how to find your Chinese family tree book (jiapu). Clotilde Yap has assisted families from around the world in tracing their Chinese family history since joining My China Roots in 2017. As the Head of …
Perspectives on History: Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in the American Story
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for an evening conversation about the role historians, and media have played in our nation’s cultural storytelling and the impact AAPI voices have and will continue to have on that narrative in the future. This evening will be moderated by MSNBC/NBC journalist and author Richard Lui, with panelists: Stewart Kwoh, Founding President of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Dr. Karen Korematsu, Founder and President of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, and; Gisela Perez Kusakawa, Executive Director of Asian American Scholar Forum. This program is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of Verizon. Join us in-person at the McGowan …
