Uncover your family history with traditional genealogy sources using modern techniques. Learn to get the most out of oral histories, census, vital, and other records. We cover using search technology, accessing hidden records, what's free online, and much more to get you started.

Shamele Jordon is a professional genealogist, producer, lecturer, and writer. Her biographical highlights include: award-winning TV producer of "Genealogy Quick Start," researcher for

the PBS series "Oprah’s Roots: African American Lives I and II," former president of the African American Genealogy Group in Philadelphia, past board member of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, faculty at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, Athens, Ga, workshop volunteer at the Family History Center in Cherry Hill, NJ.

This event is part of our Literature, Lectures, and Lyrics series sponsored by Environmental Resolutions, Inc, Lazgor LLC, Real Estate Development, and MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.