Comments on: The 1850/1860 Slave Census Debate

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:24:11 +0000

What amazes me is how intricately and with such care these so-called upstanding citizes, congressmen, took such painstaking care to keep us from knowing who were were, are and where we came from. My own family is imbued with this racist frame of thought. I know my first name but not my true last name. When I was born it was easy for a new mother to just put anyone’s name as the father. When I ask my family elders about my ancestors, their parents and grands and greats I am told to stop being nosy and that those things aren’t any of my business. All I want to know is who I am and where I am from. Africa’s a big continent. I want to know where…not what they choose to tell me.

The beat goes on I guess…

By: dionne kurtti

dionne kurtti — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:38:22 +0000

I am so glad my cousin suggested I become a fan of Afrigeneas on facebook. You have incredible information and it is helping me make strides in my family research.
Dionne

By: Mavis

Mavis — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:46:05 +0000

I have read some of his articles on Afrigeneas and yes they are rather hard to find but definitely worth reading.

By: Renate

Renate — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:56:15 +0000

Thanks for this enlightening post. I read every word of it, and will seek out the other articles, also. I’ve been on Afrigeneas for several years, but had never seen this.

Renate