Tony Burroughs
Tony Burroughs
Tony Burroughs, a leading expert in African American genealogy and author of Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree, has contributed research for some of the most influential contemporary black families, including Reverend Al Sharpton and Oprah Winfrey. He has appeared on PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, ABC World News and most notably in the Discovery Channel special The Real Family of Jesus.
Join Tony Burroughs for an in-depth and engaging look into family history research. With his dynamic presentation style, Mr. Burroughs will guide participants at all levels of research through the successful techniques for every type of record. 
Finding Your History with Tony Burroughs Saturday, February 26, 10:30a-12:00p and 1:30p-3:00pHughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C The all-day workshop addresses history and research in an accessible, enjoyable way to those interested in family history, African American history and basic genealogy. The morning session will focus on the importance of the family archives and the significance of oral histories. The afternoon session will focus on the challenges and suggestions specific to African American genealogy. Call 527-9293 to register. Reception to follow at the Greenville Cultural Exchange Center until 6:00p. The GCEC is located at 700 Arlington Avenue, Greenville SC 29601.  Celebrate Black History Month February is Black History Month! The library is an amazing place to discover more about your family tree and black history. Start by joining Tony Burroughs for an all-day genealogy workshop on Saturday, February 26, 10:30a-12:00p and 1:30p-3:00p.  Black History Trivia ContestThursday, February 24, 6:30p-7:30p Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge of black history in our trivia contest. Fun for the entire family. Prizes will be awarded. Call 277-0161 to register.  This suggested reading list represents the works of many key African-American poets, novelists, scholars, political and religious figures, as well as other prominent African-Americans from throughout U.S. history from the Colonial Era up to the present.
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