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February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Significance of Free People of Color in Genealogy | Podcast

  • Center for Family History
An example of Black Freedmen's papers filed in a local courthouse

This episode will introduce the theme by exploring the historical context of Free People of Color in the United States.

Our guest, Professional Genealogist Ja’el Gordon, will discuss the origins, status, and contributions of Free People of Color before the Civil War, emphasizing why their histories are crucial to understanding broader American history.