Genealogy
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It’s the time of year when I consciously review, remember, and recognize significant portions of my life that focus on…
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Researching family history is always a journey. This week, that journey took me to the discovery of a relative I…
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In the year 2026, it is common to see people using personal phones with features that combine technology from the…
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Since its beginnings, the Central Arkansas Library System has helped patrons with genealogical research. A donation from the Richard L.…
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A leaf found on the ground captures the imagination of a six-year-old, who examines the colors, the shape, the texture,…
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A broken relationship and the death of a great-uncle led to my move from Little Rock to Chicago, Illinois. I…
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The Black business district of Little Rock known as West Ninth Street thrived after World War II but was erased…
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The labels we assign to people in our lives are sometimes inadequate when describing their place in history. The names…
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As Father’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about how every community has members who stand out as father figures. One…
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As someone who seems white and benefits from white privilege, I don’t often find opportunities to dig into my Asian…
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This month, March 2025, marks my twentieth year of wearing the title of Genealogy and Local History Specialist at the…
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The Central Arkansas Library System hosted another successful genealogy workshop on October 5, 2024, in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater.…
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The area in Little Rock historically called “the south end” is framed by Interstate 30 on the east side, Roosevelt…
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When assigned a family tree project in elementary school, I was more focused on the poster board formatting challenges presented…
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Early in life, I learned that in the United States of America, there was once a “one-drop rule” determining whether…
