Summary: This show will motivate you to create the story that puts your ancestor's life into the context of where they lived, celebrated and experienced a multitude of life events, and died. Telling the real story is what genealogy is all about! Do you have a story to tell about your ancestors? Bernice Bennett welcomes Tamela Tenpenny-Lewis the newly elected National President of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), for an engaging discussion on genealogy and preservation. She has been active in the genealogical community for 32 years and is experienced in the fields of genealogical research, restoration, preservation, database management, program planning and presentation. Her skill as a motivator and organizer serves the genealogical community with well received and attended national conferences. She has collaborated on numerous occasions with individuals and organization to share, inform, educate, and preserve historical information and artifacts. In demand as a speaker and presenter across the United States, Tenpenny-Lewis has shared her passion for history and genealogy with Blacks in Government, National Association of Black Social Workers, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and many others. Theme music - Sweet Mello Spice by composer / producer Alvin K. Alexander.
