"Pieces of Me" Identifying and Connecting the Pieces of Who You Are

"Pieces of Me" Identifying and Connecting the Pieces of Who You Are

Saturday June 14, 2014 10:00am - 1:00pm RECEPTION to follow

Sponsored by

GirlfriendConnect

and

The Salem Baptist Church Arts and Heritage Ministry

Featuring a special introduction by: 

Reverend Marshall P.H. Mitchell, Pastor, Salem Baptist Church

Presentations By:

Gina Paige, Identity Entrepreneur and DNA Innovator, Keynote Speaker

Gina Paige is the President and Co-founder of African Ancestrywww.africanancestry.com and www.GinaPaige.com

Gina operates the largest African American DNA testing company in the country.  She is internationally recognized and respected for her research and accomplishments.  She was the consultant for the critically acclaimed PBS series by Henry Louis Gates' "African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross".  Her firm has tested over 30, 000 individuals worldwide.  Her clients include Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Robin Roberts, Spike Lee, Forrest Whitaker, Dr. Dorothy Height, and many more.

“Using DNA to Demystify Roots and Replenish Identities”. This interactive experience is a journey of revelations through family trees and histories, broken identities of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, maternal vs. paternal genetic inheritances and DNA lineage matching. Paige’s powerful presentation updates and enhances who we are in the context of our families and communities today, and powerful self-insights for future generations to come.

Dean Henry, Professional Genealogist

Dean is the Founder and Owner of Family Pearl LLC - "Collecting each family's pearl of wisdom".  He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the National Genealogical Society.  In addition, he is a Certified Legacy Advisor and a member of the International Association of Storykeepers. www.familypearl.com

 His presentation will include:

"What is Genealogy and Why it is Important; Basic Family Research Techniques and Tools; African American Genealogy Challenges and Unique Research Techniques".

Registration begins at 9:30am

Workshop 10:00am

Light Refreshments 12:00pm

Suggested Donation: "Free Will" Offering

DNA kits will be available for purchase and testing can be done on site. Gina Page and Dean Henry 

For questions please email: programs@girlfriendconnect.com or call 267-428-0138 (text or voice)

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