Nov 28, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
A Special Guest Post by Nicka Smith Today, Friday, November 28 is StoryCorps’ 7th annual National Day of Listening! Each year, StoryCorps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or community member...
Nov 27, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
A Special Guest Post by Angela Walton-Raji How many times do we recall Thanksgiving events from years gone by? We can remember our elders who were at the dinner, and in many cases they prepared the meal that we all enjoyed. Then time passed and they were gone. We miss...
Nov 26, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
Each year, StoryCorps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a family member, friend or loved one about their life. This Friday, November 28, is the 7th annual National Day of Listening. Lowcountry Africana is a proud...
Nov 25, 2014 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
A Special Guest Post by Thomas MacEntee In honor of StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening on Friday, November 28, here’s some advice from Thomas MacEntee of GeneaBloggers on the treasure that is a family story. Stop and Listen to the Stories Being Told Cleaning,...
Nov 24, 2013 | Got Tools? by Robin Foster, LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
You can now more smoothly record and share your ancestor’s story with the tools and advice shared here. With careful planning and the right tools, you can feel the satisfaction that comes with preserving your family history for future generations. If you have tried...
Nov 22, 2013 | LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
Simple Ways to Honor Those Who Have Touched Our Lives Friday, November 29, 2013 is the sixth annual National Day of Listening. Each year, Story Corps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or community...
Oct 13, 2013 | Kids Corner, National Day of Listening
What is the National Day of Listening? Friday, November 29, 2013 is the sixth annual National Day of Listening. Each year, Story Corps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or community member about...
Nov 23, 2012 | LCA Main Blog, LCA Main Blog, National Day of Listening
The day we’ve been waiting for has arrived – today, November 23, 2012 is the fifth annual StoryCorps National Day of Listening! Each year, Story Corps asks all Americans to set aside an hour on the day after Thanksgiving to interview a friend, loved one or...
Nov 23, 2012 | National Day of Listening, Uncategorized
Or, Who Is an Elder? We often think of family elders as the keepers of family history, but do we think to ask aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins what they recall about our families? I recently had an experience that opened my eyes to the need to quiz every family...
Nov 16, 2012 | LCA Main Blog, Magnolia Plantation, National Day of Listening
The Ancestors Told; the Elders Listened; We Pass It On ~ Greetings Genfriends! ~ It’s been a while since we had a Gen community blog carnival. In honor of StoryCorps’ upcoming National Day of Listening, the Preservinators (Angela Walton-Raji, George Geder...
