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Welcome to Speak On It! History and Genealogy Conversations with Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano. Our show is geared towards individuals interested in genealogy and history. Our guests will share their research experience and journey with you. Your family history matters and our guests will challenge and inspire you to continue researching, documenting, and sharing your family history.

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Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Lamont Pearley of The African American Folklorist. Pearley is an award-winning Independent Filmmaker and radio journalist. Pearley is an applied folklorist,... more

Join Cherekana and Janice for a conversation with award-winning poet, fiction, nonfiction writer and educator, Shonda Buchanan. A Pushcart Prize nominee, Oxfam Ambassador, USC Los Angeles Institute for the Humanities Fellow, and... more

Join Janice and Cherekana as they interview Dr. Wanda Lundy regarding the 313+ Ancestors Speak Research project in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Wanda Lundy is currently engaged in the Ancestors Speak Research Project 313+, an initiative... more

Are you a descendant of a Black Homesteader? Join us as we interview Author, Bernice Alexander Bennett and contributors, Orice Jenkins, Deborah Mitchell, and Dr. Nona Edward Thomas regarding the new book: Black Homesteaders of... more

Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Phyllis Biffle Elmore as she discusses her book, Quilt of Souls - A Memoir and her family history. Phyllis Biffle Elmore was born in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of four,... more

Join Janice and Cherekana for an interview with Maya Davis. Maya is the new director at the Riversdale House Museum. Maya was also a Research Archivist and Legislative Liaison at the Maryland State Archives. During her time at the... more

Walter B. Curry, Jr., Ed. D received a bachelor's degree in political science from South Carolina State University, and has earned several graduate degrees in education, which includes a doctorate degree in Curriculum & Instruction from... more

Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Adrienne G. Whaley from the Museum of the American Revolution. Adrienne G. Whaley is an educator and history-lover who currently serves as Director of Education and... more

Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with award winning author, Denise I. Griggs. She will share her research journey with us regarding her enslaved ancestor, Peter Hunt (1844-1915). Denise Griggs is an Author of books for... more

Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Alex Da' Paul Lee. Alex is passionate about conducting family research and connecting with all of the descendants of his ancestors. He will share some of the extensive work he has... more

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