Where Did You Come From? Genetics and Genealogy
DATE: Thursday, June 28, 2007
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St, Chicago, Illinois 60610-7324.
REGISTRATION: Required
This event is wheelchair accessible, free and open to the public.
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Genetic tests that may shed light on ethnic ancestry are becoming increasingly popular. What can genetics teach us about our ancestors? Can genetic genealogy help us recognize common ancestors and create connections between racial and ethnic groups? How do we pass down membership in a group—through genes or culture?
Panelists
- Tony Burroughs, Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association(FUGA), Genealogist, Author (moderator)
- Ronne Hartfield, Author, Poet, and Arts Administrator
- Dr. Rick Kittles, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, Department of Medicine
- Christopher Rabb, Social Commentator, Consultant, and Genealogist
This event is part of the Illinois Humanities Council's "Future Perfect" series and is presented in partnership with the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society, American Medical Association, the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago, the DuSable Museum of African American History, The Historymakers, The Newberry Library, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
Reservations required. Reservations can be made on-line, via email, or by calling 312.422.5580. If you need a sign interpreter,require other arrangements,to fully participate, or for more information, please call 312.422.5580. For parking locations near the facility, please visit Chicago Parking Map.com.
