|2008 Event Archive|
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| 2008 African Ancestry Events | ||
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| Date | Event | Location |
| 11/18 | We know President-Elect Barack Obama has roots in Kenya, but what about other Blacks In Government? African Ancestry is proud to kick off our partnership with BIG and will have Test Kits available for a discounted price! | Crystal Plaza 4 Arlington, VA |
| 11/16 | African Ancestry returns to Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church in Bowie Maryland for a much anticipated reveal! To find out where you and your congregation are from, call 202-723-0900. |
Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church Bowie, MD |
| 11/6- 11/8 | This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society's founding, and African Ancestry will be helping to celebrate! Stop by the conference, located at the University of Maryland, to trace your roots for a discounted price! |
University of Maryland Marriott Inn Adelphi, MD |
| 10/26- 10/28 | African Ancestry is proud to be apart of the National Black Child Development Institute Conference in Atlanta GA! Gina Paige is hosting a workshop Oct. 28th at 10:30 am. Stop by booth # 341 for info on African Ancestry and purchase your test at a discounted price. |
National Child Development Institute Conf. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Atlanta, GA |
| 10/18 | It's African Ancestry Day! Visit the African Loom store to find help with genealogy, information on travelling to Africa, and precious ornaments to decorate your home. Kits will be available at a discounted price! |
African Loom Upper Marlboro, MD |
| 10/5 | It will be a joyous celebration at Liberty Temple Baptist Church as Pastor Steve Bland Jr.'s African Ancestry results are revealed during service. Join us in Detroit this Sunday! |
Liberty Temple Baptist Church Detroit, MI |
| 10/4- 10/5 | African Ancestry is excited to visit Oak Grove AME Church in Detroit. Come Saturday for the workshop, then witness the African Ancestry Experience at service the following day as Reverend Brumfield's results are revealed. |
Oak Grove Baptist Church Detroit , MI |
| 10/1- 10/5 | The 93rd Annual ASALH National Conference | Sheraton Birmingham Hotel Birmingham, Al |
| 9/20 | Celebrate with us in Little Rock, Arkansas and see a victory for Black History! Come see who's results are revealed, and begin your own journey to discover your roots. |
Mosaic Templers Little Rock, AR |
| 9/16 | A Mende from a country now called Sierra Leone lead a revolution on the Amistad. Now, the same ship travels to teach our history. Come learn more as African Ancestry shows how history and DNA are intertwined aboard this famed vessel. |
Amistad America Tour National Harbor Hyattsville, MD |
| 9/7 | Watch Donnie Simpson, Keith Garvin and more receive the results of their African Ancestry Tests live on the Washington Mall at the NCNW's Black Family Reunion! | The Washington National Mall Washington D.C. |
| 9/6 | African Ancestry joins Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church as they host an event filled Pan African Festival from 11am-6pm. Test Kits will be available. | Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church Bowie, MD |
| 8/28- 8/31 | African Ancestry partners with Cracker Barrel during the Tom Joyner Family Reunion | Tom Joyner Family Reunion Orlando, FL |
| 8/3 | Members of New Zion Baptist Church will have the African Ancestry Experience | New Zion Baptist Church Rockford, IL |
| 7/25 | African Ancestry will visit the Hammonds House for a reveal in conjunction with the DNA Institute and the Summer Institute. The affair includes lunch and takes place between Noon and 3:00 pm | The National Black Arts Festival Atlanta, GA |
| 7/24- 7/27 | African Ancestry helps to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. Kits will be available at the: Artists Market- Georgia World Conference Center International Vendors Market Place- Centennial Park |
The National Black Arts Festival Atlanta, GA |
| 7/19 | Gina Paige will host a free Adult Workshop at the Woodruff Arts Center. The activity starts at 1:00 pm and will adjourn by 3:00 pm | Woodruff Arts Center The National Black Arts Festival Atlanta, GA |
| 7/14 | Gina Paige will present to the National Conference of Minority Transportation Officials on using DNA to trace your roots | COMTO Indianapolis, IN |
| 7/11- 7/17 | African Ancestry partners with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. to celebrate the organizations 100th Anniversary | AKA Centennial Boule Washington, DC |
| 7/2- 7/5 | African Ancestry will host a workshop for The Links, Inc. 36th National Assembly | The Links Incorporated National Conference Seattle, Washington |
| 7/2 | African Ancestry to participate in the Zeta's National Education Foundation Workshop | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Boule Las Vegas, NV |
| 6/27 - 6/29 | African American Heritage Festival | 333 Camden Street Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| 6/21 | Freedom Fest | The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Cincinnati, OH |
| 6/14 | Juneteenth: The Rebirth | Five Points Denver, CO |
| 6/7 | African Imprint Day | The Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, VA |
| 6/2 - 6/8 | The Sullivan Summit VIII | The Sullivan Foundation Arusha, Tanzania |
| 4/27 | Mt. Ennon Baptist Church Reveal Celebration (during the Church Anniversary Celebration) |
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, MD 20735 |
| 4/23 | Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Reveal Celebration (during 7pm Bible Study) |
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church 7707 Allentown Rd Fort Washington, MD 20744 |
| 2/27 | Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church Community Testing Day (during 7pm Bible Study) |
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church 7707 Allentown Rd Fort Washington, MD 20744 |
| 2/27 | Dr. Kittles Lecture | Truman College, Chicago |
| 2/24 | Mt. Ennon Baptist Church Community Testing Day (directly after service from 10am -1pm) |
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, MD 20735 |
| 2/19 | Dr. Kittles Lecture | Northern Kentucky University |
| 2/9 | Pan African Film & Arts Festival Night of Tribute |
Pan African Film & Arts Festival Los Angeles, CA |
| 2/7 - 2/18 | Pan African Film & Arts Festival | Pan African Film & Arts Festival Los Angeles, CA |
| 2/6 | Dr. Kittles "Race, Racism and Rationalization in the DNA Era" |
Loyola University, Chicago |
| 2/4 | Dr. Kittles Lecture | Bates College, Maine |
| 2/3 | Mt. Ennon Baptist Church Program Kickoff (during Sunday service) and "Where are you from" Workshop (directly after service from 10am -1pm) |
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church 9832 Piscataway Rd. Clinton, MD 20735 |
| 2/2 | African American Museum of Philadelphia Identity and Ancestry Workshop |
African American Museum of Philadelphia 701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
| 1/23 | Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church "What are your roots?" Workshop (during 7pm Bible Study) |
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church 7707 Allentown Rd Fort Washington, MD 20744 |
| 1/20 | Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church Program Kickoff (during Sunday service) |
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church 7707 Allentown Rd Fort Washington, MD 20744 |
| 1/15 | Martin Luther King's Birthday | |
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