|2009 Events Calendar|
Come visit us at one of the event below to find our more about the African Ancestry experience:
| 2009 African Ancestry Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Location |
| December 19th |
Gina Paige will launch the African Ancestry Experience with the Indiana African American Genealogy Group at the Indiana State Library. Test kits will be available. Noon - 3pm For more information or to reserve a test kit for the event, visit our partner page. |
Indianapolis, IN |
| December 5th | Dr. Kittles will participate in the prestigious Presidential Session during the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association meeting on 12/5. He will present on "Inferring the ancestry of African Americans: Science and Cynicism". Click here for details. | Philadelphia, PA |
| November 18th | The ARISE Interest Group at Freddie Mac will hold its own African Ancestry Experience. Gina Paige will reveal the ancestries of several ARISE members. | McLean, VA |
| November 17th |
The CBCF's Africa Globalism Committee will convene a panel to discuss the importance of better understanding our heritage. There will be a discussion regarding a range of issues pertaining to the African theme of Sankofa. It will highlight the importance for present and future generations to research and connect with one's history and the significant familial, educational, economic, and philanthropic benefits that often occur as a result of this exploration. Capitol Visitor Center South Orientation Theater 6 - 8 pm |
Washington, DC |
| November 14th |
Gina Paige holds a DNA testing workshop at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago: 10909 S. Cottage Grove Drive, Room 42-52. Test kits will be available. Visit our partner page to reserve your test kit! |
Chicago, IL |
| November 8th | Dr. Kittles reveals the ancestries of Pastor Meeks and Mrs. Meeks at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. To see their results, visit our partner page. | Chicago, IL |
| October 18th | Dr. Kittles will launch the African Ancestry Experience at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. Pastor and Mrs. Meeks will start the journey by swabbing to determine their ancestries. | Chicago, IL |
| August 3rd-5th |
African Ancestry is joining Tom Joyner for the 2009 Family Reunion at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando Florida! Test Kits will be available for the lowest price of the year so make sure to take advantage of this opportunity! | Orlando, FL |
| July 31st-Aug 2 |
African Ancestry is proud to participate in the 2009 National Black Arts Festival! Visit our booth between 12pm and 10pm to purchase your kit at the lowest price of the year! Don't forget to attend the "Know Your Roots" seminar at 10 am on August 1t to learn more about your heritage. Hope to see you there! |
Atlanta, GA Woodruff Arts Center (Event Room) |
| July 4th & 5th |
Join us at the 2009 African American Heritage Festival! African Ancestry will be located in the Arts and Culture Village from 12 to 8 pm. Come ready to trace your roots! |
Baltimore, MD |
| June 27th | African Ancestry will be downtown at the Legislative Mall for the "Positively Dover" African American Festival. Test kits will be available for a reduced price! |
Dover, DE |
| March 7th |
AAHGS of Tampa and African Ancestry are offering you the opportunity to learn about ancestry tracing and receive a discounted price on test kits! For details, email: cwbobw@verizon.net, or call (813) 907-6978 |
Tampa, FL |
| Feb 28th | Join African Ancestry family member Melvin J. Collier for a book signing and review! His new book, Mississippi to Africa: A Journey of Discovery, features a forward By Dr. Rick Kittles and chronicles Collier's fourteen year journey to uncover his family's history. |
1060 E. 47th Street, Chicago IL |
| Feb 28th | Learn about African Ancestry at the African American Museum in Philadelphia and you'll be eligible to win a free test kit! This event is co-sponsored by ourhealthourlives.com and runs from 6 to 9pm. Visit ourhealthourlives.com to learn more. To view the evening's agenda, click here. |
Africa American Museum in Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA |
| Feb 25th |
The African Ancestry Education Project is coming to Walker Jones Education Campus in Washington D.C! A group of seventh graders' ancestries will be revealed in a ceremony that is the culmination of a month long focus on Africa, identity, and ancestry. To learn more, click here! |
Walker Jones School Washington D.C. |
| Feb 24th |
Join Gina Paige for a luchtime discussion as African Ancestry and Elderhostel host a Day of Discovery. From 10am until 2pm, learn about how we can trace our history and all the benefits that can bring. |
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library |
| Feb 19th | Stanford Alumni and Co-Founder of African Ancestry, Gina Paige, will discuss the practice and purpose of genetic ancestry tracing, then reveal the origins of four members of the stanford community. Click here to join us! Kits will be available at a discounted price. |
Taube Hillel House 565 May Field Avenue Stanford, University Palo Alto, CA
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| Feb 11th | Join Gina Paige for a lunchtime discussion as African Ancestry and Elderhostel host a Day of Discovery. From 10am until 2pm, learn about how we can trace our history and all the benefits that can bring. |
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library |
| Jan 20th | Inauguration Day | Washington D.C. |
| Jan 19th | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | |
| Jan 1st | New Years Day | |
