"Roots &\; Resilience: My Ances tors&rsquo\; Story" is a powerful journey through genealogy\, loc al history and the enduring legacy of African American families in Norther n Kentucky. Through personal family discoveries\, historical records and r esearch connected to Northern Kentucky\, Public Historian &\; Genealogi st Cordel George shares how tracing his ancestors from enslavement in Kent ucky uncovered stories of survival\, community and perseverance across gen erations. This presentation explores the emotional and historical connecti ons between family history\, the Underground Railroad and the broader Afri can American experience in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region.
\nCordel George Jr.\, M.A.\, is a public historian\, museum professional and civic leader based in Greater Cincinn ati. He serves as Manager of Volunteer and Intern Services at the Cincinna ti Museum Center and is an adjunct professor of history at Northern Kentuc ky University\, where he teaches American history with a focus on Black st udies\, genealogy and local history. His research has included work with t he National Park Service Network to Freedom Project and the development of exhibits highlighting underrepresented narratives. As both a historian an d City Council member\, Cordel is committed to fostering dialogue across c ommunities and exploring how shared histories shape our collective America n story.
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