Finding Your Ancestors
Join Talaya Thee Hood Historian during Hoodoo Heritage Month for a joyful, hands-on genealogy workshop designed for Queer Black and Brown communities.
Finding Your Ancestors is a two-hour workshop that guides participants in uncovering family stories and deepening ancestral connections through digital archives and oral history. Grounded in an understanding of archival racism and the systemic erasure of marginalized histories, this session empowers participants with accessible research strategies, organization tools, and interview techniques.
Led by Talaya’s culturally rooted and engaging teaching style, the workshop supports learners of all backgrounds, with no prior experience necessary. You'll walk away with practical knowledge, a deeper understanding of your lineage, and tools to build a meaningful family tree.
What You’ll Learn:
How to navigate digital and physical archives
Techniques for conducting oral history interviews
Strategies for organizing and documenting your research
Insights into archival racism and cultural preservation
What to Bring:
A computer or internet-connected device
A journal or note-taking tool
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to Black and Brown individuals, especially those who identify as queer or marginalized, who are ready to explore their roots in a supportive and affirming environment.
Stay after for a mixer to connect with other participants! $12 Hisbsicus Margarita's going all night.