95 Counties

Are you looking to pursue or continue your genealogy research centered on American Descendant history? Whether you’re just starting out or have participated in our Unveiling Roots project and have more pressing questions, our monthly Office Hours are here to support you. Join us on Tuesday, January 7, for our introductory session, open to researchers of all levels. As demand grows, we may expand our offerings, so don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with fellow researchers! RSVP to attend at hello@9counties.com.

Are you looking to pursue or continue your genealogy research centered on American Descendant history? Whether you’re just starting out or have participated in our Unveiling Roots project and have more pressing questions, our monthly Office Hours are here to support you. Join us on Tuesday, January 7, for our introductory session, open to researchers of all levels. As demand grows, we may expand our offerings, so don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with fellow researchers! RSVP to attend at hello@9counties.com.

Descendants Monthly Virtual Networking Event Save the Date: November 26th at 6 PM! This Month’s Theme: Politics for American Descendants: “Where Do We Go from Here?” Tennessee House Representative and Chairman Scott Cepicky of Maury County will be our special guest. He’ll be discussing the path to building a political agenda and the current state of politics in Tennessee. Calling all Maury County Descendants and beyond! Help spread the word and invite others from Maury County and Tennessee State wide to join us for this important conversation. If you have any questions in advance, feel free to send them our way.

Descendants Monthly Virtual Networking Event  Save the Date: November 26th at 6 PM! This Month’s Theme: Politics for American Descendants: “Where Do We Go from Here?” Tennessee House Representative and Chairman Scott Cepicky of Maury County will be our special guest. He’ll be discussing the path to building a political agenda and the current state of politics in Tennessee. Calling all Maury County Descendants! Help spread the word and invite others from Maury County to join us for this important conversation. If you have any questions in advance, feel free to send them our way.

Thank you so much, Brittany! This was a wonderful call! See everyone next month! https://lnkd.in/e5rj4iW4

TONIGHT!

🌟 Check out the latest updates from 95 Counties in our October e-Newsletter! 🌟 ✔ This month, we’re covering impactful topics like: Stop the Sell update on our advocacy against the sale of historic documents of enslavement. ✔ A $9K Grant Secured for a Tennessee farmer who is a descendant of American slavery. ✔ Legacy Unveiled Work update and ongoing grant efforts to support community preservation. ✔ Launching The American Descendant Disaster Recovery Fund to aid descendant-owned businesses in their rebuilding journey. ✔ And our Year-End Fundraising Goal—help us make a difference as we wrap up 2024! 🔗 Dive deeper into each of these updates by signing up for our e-newsletter on 95Counties.com. Let’s continue building legacies, honoring history, and making a lasting impact together.

✨ Mark Your Calendars: October 29th at 6 PM! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Brittany Harlow from Verified News for an eye-opening discussion on the links between historical trauma and present-day challenges. 💡 Brittany will dive into her network’s newest project exploring how generational trauma impacts Indigenous communities—and how those insights connect to the experiences of American Descendants of Slavery. PLUS, we’ll be previewing their latest mini-documentary! 🎥 This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Join us for an evening of powerful stories, groundbreaking research, and communal healing. 🧠❤️

During Alexander’s Unveiling Roots session with Kirsti Farrow, the volunteer genealogist who built his family tree, he discovered a powerful truth. Alexander’s third great-grandfather, Henry Youree, an enslaved man, served in the Confederate Army in Tennessee as a body servant to William B. Bates, who would later become the 23rd governor of the state. Kirsti explains what it truly meant for an enslaved man to be called a ‘loyal servant’ to the Confederacy. Today, Henry’s biography will be honored on the website of the Battle of Franklin Trust, ensuring his story is never forgotten. If Alexander hadn’t embarked on this journey, Henry’s life and legacy wouldn’t have been remembered in such a significant way. When asked how he felt after learning this, Alexander simply said: ‘Liberated.’ Are you ready to do the work? https://lnkd.in/eMzbBtAF - Henry's story now on the Battle of Franklin Trust Check out a clip from Alexander’s Session Below: https://lnkd.in/eDn-W7e9