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Ancestor's Footprints with Bernice Alexander Bennett

Bernice Alexander Bennett
Genealogy
African American History
Slavery
Plantation History
Public Perception Of Slavery
Louisiana
Historical Interpretation
Homestead Act Of 1862
Isley Walden
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Moses Williams
Family Legacy
Land Ownership
American Missionary Association
DNA Testing
Parchman Farm Prison
Resilience
Mississippi
Civil Rights Movement
New Orleans

Welcome to Ancestor's Footprints—the podcast where the past comes alive! Whether you're a curious beginner, an avid genealogist, or someone who believes that uncovering family history is a lifelong journey, this show is for you. With each episode, we'll bring you incredible stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you trace your roots and connect with your heritage. I’ve lined up passi... more

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Dr. Keisha N. Blain
Historian and professor at Brown University, Guggenheim, Carnegie, and New America Fellow, and New York Times bestselling author.
Episode: Without Fear:Black Women and the Making of Human Rights with Keisha N. Blain
Alex D. Lee
Genealogist and public historian who specializes in African American and Creole of Color lineages.
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Episode: Reconnecting Creole of Color Lineages in Southwest Louisiana with Alex D. Lee
Charles Holman III
A genealogist with over 50 years of experience and an advocate for recognizing the history of slavery in America.
Episode: The Sound of What's Not Said with Charles Holman III
Frederick Murphy
Filmmaker, documentarian, and mental health therapist
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Episode: History Before Us with Frederick Murphy
Stacy Ashmore Cole
Creator of They Had Names, a digital archive
They Had Names
Episode: They Had Names: A Digital Archive with Stacy Ashmore Cole
Andre Kearns
Respected genealogist, author, and speaker, founder and CEO of Black Ancestories
Black Ancestories
Episode: Black Ancestries- A New Model for African Descended Genealogy with Andre Kearns
Guy Weston
Historian and Managing Director of the Timbuctoo Historical Society
Timbuctoo Historical Society
Episode: Striking the Balance: Challenges interpreting free Black Communities with Guy Weston
Darius M. Brown
An award-winning author and genetic genealogist dedicated to uncovering African American heritage through family history.
Episode: At the Feet of the Elders: A Journey into a Lowcountry Family History with Darius Brown
Stacey Loper
Wife of Joaquin Loper and participant in Back to the Frontier
Episode: Back to the Frontier with Stacey and Joaquin Loper

Host

Bernice Alexander Bennett
Host of Ancestor's Footprints, dedicated to uncovering family histories and providing expert insights and resources for listeners interested in genealogy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great show

    I absolutely love this show. It offers information, wonderful interviews, and encouragement to people interested in researching their family or community. Bravo and I love Bernice’s voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Texas Olivia Pope
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show about not

    Great Show about not only about family history but our American History.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saffronia66
    United States7 months ago
  • Great show!

    Always interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tap529
    United States10 years ago
  • Gr8 podcast

    Its a gem of a program with far reaching topics and guests. The host is an absolute joy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abio_H
    United States11 years ago
  • Podcast Listener

    Bernice has a great online personality and makes her shows fun and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marianpl
    United States13 years ago

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The host is highly regarded for her warmth and ability to connect with guests and audiences alike.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and expert insights provided on genealogy and African American history.
Many value the practical tips shared for conducting family history research.

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Without Fear:Black Women and the Making of Human Rights with Keisha N. Blain
Q: Can you share an example of how women contributed to the UN?
Dr. Blain emphasizes Mary McLeod Bethune's role in the drafting of the UN Charter and highlights how Black women contributed at multiple levels, sometimes visibly and sometimes not.
Without Fear:Black Women and the Making of Human Rights with Keisha N. Blain
Q: How did Black women shape human rights issues?
Dr. Blain discusses the ideological shift from fighting for equal rights to human rights, highlighting how Black women have conceptualized human rights for a long time, dating back to the early 19th century.
Without Fear:Black Women and the Making of Human Rights with Keisha N. Blain
Q: What motivated you to write this book?
Dr. Blain was motivated by her previous work on Fannie Lou Hamer and sought to explore how Black women shaped human rights history more broadly, looking for connections between Hamer and the global context.
The Early County Massacre- Goolsby vs.The State of Georgia with Orice Jenkins
Q: How do you, as a researcher and descendant of the African American experience, hold space for both honoring the trauma while also celebrating the resilience and brilliance of those who lived through it?
Telling stories of resilience alongside trauma helps honor the lives and accomplishments of those affected, ensuring that history acknowledges their struggles and achievements.
The Early County Massacre- Goolsby vs.The State of Georgia with Orice Jenkins
Q: What motivated you to rename it, the Early County Massacre?
Renaming it to a massacre emphasizes the one-sided violence faced by the Goolsby family and reframes the narrative away from it being a mutual conflict.

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What is Ancestor's Footprints about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intricate narratives of family histories and the broader tapestry of African American genealogy, this podcast offers insightful conversations with experts in the field. Listeners are taken on a journey through stories that reveal not just individual legacies but interconnected histories that shed light on the broader cultural significance of genealogy. With each episode, a diverse array of guests shares their personal experiences and research methodologies, shining a light on the often-overlooked histories of Black communities in America. The show stands out for its focus on lesser-known aspects of genealogy, linking personal family stories to wider historical themes, while empowering listeners in their own ancestral explorati... more

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1. Dr. Keisha N. Blain
2. Alex D. Lee
3. Charles Holman III
4. Frederick Murphy
5. Stacy Ashmore Cole
6. Andre Kearns
7. Guy Weston
8. Darius M. Brown

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