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2023 Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference
The Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference was held this March in Ocean City, Maryland. I was honored to present at this year’s conference along with professors, colleagues, and other professional archaeologists. The paper that I presented was entitled “A Decade in Review: Research Opportunities for Descendants of Public Archaeology Sites.” This research paper highlighted the array of… Read more
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Smithsonian Descendant Communities Social Innovation Lab
March continues its roar into spring in our nation’s capital with more people throughout the country recognizing the continuing challenges that people in our communities face on a daily basis. These challenges are often met with resistance from many individuals and groups in our country who are resistant to change and reluctant to see all… Read more
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White House Correspondent April Ryan Uncovers Her Ancestral Origins Through African Ancestry DNA Test
White House correspondent, April Ryan discussed her highly anticipated book entitled Black Women Will Save the World at the Martin Luther King Library in Washington D.C. for Women’s History Month. The renowned journalist is considered a jewel in Washington political circles, but she is not without her share of detractors and naysayers. This does not stop her from… Read more
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Forensic Facial Reconstruction Sculpture Workshop at Texas State University
The Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State (FACTS) is located on the campus of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. FACTS is the largest forensics research facility in the world that includes an outdoor human decomposition research laboratory (body farm). I spent the past week completing a certificate in Forensic Facial Reconstruction Sculpture. The… Read more
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Louisa County Historical Society’s Virtual Black History Month Program
Celebrate Black History Month with the Louisa County Historical Society! On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10am, join us as Michelle Taylor, freelance genealogist, presents her research into her family’s history. Michelle uses history and archaeology to arrive at a complex and nuanced approach to the lives of her enslaved ancestors at James Madison’s Montpelier. Read more