I remember getting my Addy Walker doll, when she was introduced to the American Girl collection in 1993. I can’t say I remember asking for her or even wanting her, but one day, she was there. At first, I was kind of taken back by her plain appearance and clothing—just a simple, pink frock. I mean, the dolls with the crimp-it-yourself hair were all the rage then, and this doll … [Read more...]
Video: Huge Breakthrough Finally Allows African Americans to Discover Their Roots
I won't lie. Every time I see a commercial for ancestry.com, I feel some kind of way. It's hurtful. I'm pretty sure I don't need to spell out why. But with little ability to do anything about it, it became downright annoying. And then I heard about this. By the end of 2016, with the help of much needed volunteers, 1.5 million historical documents will be unleashed that … [Read more...]