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Why Black History Month Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Family Tree: Getting Started with Curiosity, Not Perfection
February has a way of making us pause and reflect. During Black History Month, we hear powerful stories about resilience, creativity, struggle, and triumph. We celebrate well-known leaders and everyday people who shaped history in quiet but meaningful ways. And often, somewhere in the middle of all that reflection, a thought creeps in: What about my people? Where do my family’s stories fit into this larger history?

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Feb 14 min read


The Great Migration: Tracing an Ancestor Who Left South Carolina
The Great Migration was one of the most transformative periods in American history, reshaping the cultural, economic, and social landscapes.

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Why Supporting African American History Museums is Essential for Our Future
It’s the fourth day of Black History Month, and I’m already a day behind folks! But I will be blogging for the entire month. I’m excited...

Nicole Hicks, Family Historian/Genealogist
Feb 4, 20255 min read
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