The Community-Engaged Genealogy Project is focused on healing and empowerment. It offers genealogical workshops, tools, and resources to community members impacted by the Tulsa Race Massacre. This project is part of a larger effort funded by the Emmett Till Grant, which aims to address historical trauma, particularly related to the Tulsa Race Massacre.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Understanding how genealogists identified the first victim from the 1921 Graves Investigation.
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Learn how DNA supports genealogical research.
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Gain a better understanding of how to think like a genealogist to enhance your own family research.
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Receive hands-on materials to guide your work moving forward.
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Connect with a supportive community of others interested in genealogy and expand your network.
WHEN:
Friday, April 25th OR Saturday, April 26th
10:00am - 4:00pm (lunch provided by GCC)
*With an optional workday for additional research on April 27th (1pm-7pm)
WHERE:
Greenwood Cultural Center
322 N. Greenwood Ave. Tulsa 74120
This project was supported by Grant No.15BJA-22-GG-01763-EMME awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Collaborative Effort
The Community Engaged Genealogy Project is a collaboration of the Greenwood Cultural Center, the City of Tulsa and Intermountain Forensics.