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Join us on  Tuesday, March 8 , at 8:00 PM Central, when Melissa Barker will present Researching in Archives & Libraries: Do’s and Don’ts . To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1846416843611494402 Last week's webinar,  Reconstructing Black Community Life Through Benevolent Societies , presented by Angela Walton-Raji, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website ( http://ilgensoc.org/members.php ). Upcoming Webinars March 8 – Researching in Archives & Libraries: Do’s and Don’ts Presenter: Melissa Barker Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1846416843611494402 April 12 - Letters, Ledgers, and Lodge Books: Finding Ancestors with Ethnic Resources Presenter: Lisa A. Alzo Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3470676992813425922 May 10 - Polish Immigration to America - When, Where, Why and How Presenter: Stephen Szabados Registration: https://attende

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Title :  Reconstructing Black Community Life Through Benevolent Societies Date : Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 8:00 pm Central Description : Benevolent societies had a major impact on the social fabric of African American communities. This session explores several groups that impacted black families in multiple states. Most of the organizations of the late 19th century and 20th century are long gone, but their stories lie buried in cemeteries throughout the nation and a rich community history can be discovered by knowing how to recognize them in African American cemeteries throughout the nation. Presenter : Anglea Walton-Raji Angela Walton-Raji is nationally known as an author, genealogist, podcaster and blogger. She hosts the weekly African Roots Podcast devoted to African American genealogy news, methods and events, and is also one of the founding members of AfriGeneas.com, the oldest online website community for African American genealogy. Ms. Walton-Raji hosts 3 ge