Uncover the Stories That Shape Your Identity

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Explore your family’s rich heritage at Finding Your Roots, hosted by AARP New York in collaboration with genealogy thought leaders Akosua Moore (Finding Your Roots), Phil Sutton (New York Public Library), and Joshua Taylor (New York Genealogical and Biographical Society).

Join us on December 11 at the CUNY Graduate Center for an afternoon of valuable insights, interactive activities, and engaging discussions. Whether you’re just beginning or have years of experience, this event will inspire your journey and bring your family’s story to life!

Event Details
• Date: December 11, 2024
• Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m ET
• Location: The Graduate Center at the City University of New York - 265 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016
• Register here: https://events.aarp.org/Genealogy1211


Meet the Genealogy Speakers:

• Akosua Moore

Akosua E. Moore, a Harlem native, is a dedicated genealogist who began her journey at 14 and co-founded the Descendants of Edgerly Plantation Reclamation Project. After 19 years as a high school math teacher, she became a full-time Lead Genealogist for Finding Your Roots in 2022, contributing to projects like the US Army’s Past Conflict Repatriation Branch. Her genealogy work, including a permanent exhibit at the International African American Museum, highlights her low country ancestry and passion for uncovering history.

Read Akosua's full bio.

• Phil Sutton

Philip Sutton is a reference librarian at New York Public Library's Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History, and Genealogy, where he also teaches and writes about genealogy and building history research. Sutton is also a visiting Assistant Professor at the Pratt Institute, where he teaches a class in Genealogy and Local History.

Read Phil's full bio.

• Joshua Taylor

Joshua Taylor is the President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, a nationally recognized genealogist, and a featured expert on shows like Who Do You Think You Are and Genealogy Roadshow. He has held leadership roles at Findmypast, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other genealogical organizations, while also serving as an author, educator, and award-winning speaker. Joshua holds advanced degrees in history and library science from Simmons College and was named a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association in 2022.

Read Joshua's full bio.

Be sure to bookmark our blog as we gear up to bring you even more genealogy events and resources in 2025! Stay connected for insights, workshops, and tools from leading genealogy thought leaders to help you uncover and celebrate your family’s unique story.

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