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Latino Genealogy & Beyond

Visualizing Genocide: Indigenous Interventions in Art, Archives and Museums
So excited to be part of this project! The book, edited by Yve Chavez & Nancy Marie Mithlo “examines how creative arts and memory institutions selectively commemorate or often outright ignore stark histories of colonialism.” My piece for the volume: “Dying to Know You: Critical Insights from a case study of Indigenous Representations in Museums […]
In memory of Basilio, who stole himself, November 1839
A close reading of newspaper notices for a young African man who attempted to gain his freedom in November 1839 The post In memory of Basilio, who stole himself, November 1839 appeared first on Latino Genealogy & Beyond.
Who’s Your Mamá? Documents and discrepancies from early 19th century Moca : Part 3
Facing a brick wall? Find out how to untangle sources that just might bring you closer to solving your mystery. The post Who’s Your Mamá? Documents and discrepancies from early 19th century Moca : Part 3 appeared first on Latino Genealogy & Beyond.
Who’s Your Mamá? Documents and discrepancies from early 19th century Moca – Part I
How do you know you've got the right ancestor? Useful steps for a case study of a classic brick wall. The post Who’s Your Mamá? Documents and discrepancies from early 19th century Moca – Part I appeared first on Latino Genealogy & Beyond.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Being: Researching genealogical societies at the turn of the century
I’ll be honest, researching this hasn’t been easy. I’ve written on historical moments that make for profound discomfort— early museum exhibits of Native American body parts and remains; the fact that the best known museum owner of his day (Peale) held a nuclear family (the Williams) in bondage, and that eugenics permeates a lot of […]
Searching Documents for Benejam Ancestors
I’ve finally submitted the materials, tables and text to accompany Part 3 of the Missing Registro Central de Esclavo volume for Northwest Puerto Rico to Hereditas. This set of transcriptions of cedulas are from Caja 2 (item 2) of 1870. The essay focuses on facets of the lives of 55 enslaved people held by Cristobal […]
“Y tu abuela, donde esta? An Introduction to Puerto Rican Genealogy”, Sat 9/25
Register Facebook Twitter Email Y tu abuela, donde esta? An Introduction to Puerto Rican Genealogy, Saturday, September 25, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Add to Calendar Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Dr. Ellen Fernandez-Sacco’s introduction to Puerto Rican genealogy includes an overview of the challenges & opportunities researching ancestors enslaved and free. Join us for this virtual program. […]
Luddy Fernandez Babilonia (1935-30 Aug 2021)
In remembrance My mother has made the transition, completing her life on earth. She was 85 years old, almost making it to her 86th; if she had lived just a little longer, she would have welcomed another great-grandchild into the world. Losing her is devastating, and comfort that her suffering has ended. She was my […]
Calling the Ancestors
Shouldn’t we ask questions about how beginnings are constructed? What’s the significance of an origin story? Who gets to tell about the dawning of a deeper historical consciousness among people? For whom does this story matter? Stories are containers for memory, with purpose. The post Calling the Ancestors appeared first on Latino Genealogy & Beyond.
Passings
Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of Pop’s passing, which took place on 7 July 2017. When our loved ones transition and become ancestors, there is the gift of memory, of a world now truly gone. Three days ago, Maria de los Angeles Caban Lopez died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 80, surrounded […]

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