Online Event Opportunity - Don't miss this presentation on the Trask 250 by Nicka Sewell-Smith

This just passed through my genealogy newsfeed and it looks to be of interest to many. 

Description from the shared website at Amherst University:

A Monumental Discovery: The Trask 250 and Their 10,000-Strong Legacyip to Main Content

Tue, Feb 4, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm (Livestream link accessible at the website below.)

Science Center, Lipton Lecture Hall E110

Through meticulous archival work and groundbreaking DNA research, nearly 10,000 individuals are now connected to an initial group of 250 enslaved people, shedding light on 10 generations of African American history. Learn from genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith how this massive undertaking has transformed the understanding of slavery, family and the enduring impact of the past, and is part of ushering in the descendant community movement.

To participate in the Livestream event go to the link at the webpage - 
https://www.amherst.edu/news/events/calendar/node/923936

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