Comments after Tony's talks
“I read your book some time ago, but meeting you in person has been awesome. You have a wealth of knowledge. I really enjoyed your presentation.”
Pittsburgh
“Thanks for your lecture on the Freedmens Bureau. I just wanted to tell you that yours was the best talk I’ve heard all weekend. I go to the Black genealogy group in Oakland and they’re always talking about you. I am so glad I was able to attend your talk.”
Southern California Jamboree
“That was awesome. You’ve given me incentive for research.”
North Carolina Central University
“It had drama, humor and a ton of information. Really great job! I’m proud of you.”
Los Angeles
“Your presentation yesterday was brilliant!”
Dr. Christopher Reed, historian
“I am so sorry I missed your Chaos talk. Everybody is talking about it and just raving about it.”
Du Page County, Illinois
“I’ve taken more notes here than in any other session.”
Southern California Jamboree
Pittsburgh
“Thanks for your lecture on the Freedmens Bureau. I just wanted to tell you that yours was the best talk I’ve heard all weekend. I go to the Black genealogy group in Oakland and they’re always talking about you. I am so glad I was able to attend your talk.”
Southern California Jamboree
“That was awesome. You’ve given me incentive for research.”
North Carolina Central University
“It had drama, humor and a ton of information. Really great job! I’m proud of you.”
Los Angeles
“Your presentation yesterday was brilliant!”
Dr. Christopher Reed, historian
“I am so sorry I missed your Chaos talk. Everybody is talking about it and just raving about it.”
Du Page County, Illinois
“I’ve taken more notes here than in any other session.”
Southern California Jamboree
Apr 7 2020 Appearances
Jan 9 Omaha, NE Metropolitan Community College
South Omaha Campus
ITC Conference Center, Rm 120
2902 Edward Babe Gomez Ave
Omaha, NE 68107
For information contact: Barbara J. Velázquez <bvelazquez@mccneb.edu>
Feb 5 Detroit, MI Wayne County Community College
Northwest Campus
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
Downtown Campus
1001 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226-3001
For information contact: Carolyn Carter <ccarter1@wcccd.edu>
Feb 16 Chicago, IL The Artisan Collective
1735 E 71st St, Chicago
For information contact: Dorian Sylvain, Dorian Sylvain <sylvainstudios@doriansylvain.com>
Feb 22 Louisville, KY Kentucky African American History Center
1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203-1656
For information contact: Aukram Burton <aukram@kcaah.org>
Mar 28 Baltimore, MD Enoc Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
For information contact: Caprice DiLiello <cdiliello@prattlibrary.org>
Apr 4 Arlington Heights Northwest Suburbs Genealogical Society
Arlington Heights Senior Center
1801 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
For information contact: Martha Allen <mjallen851@gmail.com>
April 7 Chicago Afro-Ameican Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago
Atlas Senior Center
1767 E 79th St, Chicago
For information contact: cheryljeanne46@yahoo.com
Apr 18 Dallas, TX Dallas Genealogical Society
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201
For information contact: Jim Thornhill <vicepresident@dallasgenealogy.org>
April 29-May 2 Sandusky, OH Ohio Genealogy Society
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
7000 Kalahari Dr,
Sandusky, OH 44870
for information: https://www.ogs.org/
May 20-23 Salt Lake City National Genealogical Society Conference
For information: https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
June 14 Chicago, IL Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago
Atlas Senior Center
1767 E 79th St,
Chicago, IL 60649
For information: https://www.aaghsc.org/
2019 Appearances
Feb 2 Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin Black Historical Society
2620 W Center St.
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 372-7677
Feb 6 Detroit, MI Wayne County Community College - Northwest
Wayne County Community College - Eastern
for information: ccarter1@wcccd.edu
Feb 12 Chicago, IL South Shore Senior Suites
2355 E 67th St,
Chicago, IL 60649
for information: (888) 331-9784
Feb 16 Louisville, KY Kentucky African American History Center
1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203
for information: (502) 583-4100
Feb 19 Hammond, IN Hammond Public Library
564 State St.
Hammond, IN 46320
for information: (219) 931-5100
Feb 21 Chicago, IL Chicago State University
95th and King Drive
Chicago, IL
For information: Raquel Flores-Clemons <rflore23@csu.edu>
Feb 24 Chicago, IL Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5838 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60651
for information: (773) 287-3891
Apr. 27/28 Portland, OR Genealogical Forum of Oregon
For information: gfo.education@gmail.com
May 4 Arlington Hts, IL Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N Dunton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
For information: Martha Allen: mjallen851@gmail.com
May 11 Chicago Men's Prayer Breakfast
Quinn Chapel AME Church
2401 S. Wabash, Ave
Chicago, IL
For information contact: Leroy Kennedy leroy.kennedy@gmail.com
June 1-2 Burbank, CA Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Bubank Airport Hotel
For information: http://genealogyjamboree.com/
June 22 Louisville, KY Kentucky African American History Center
1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203
for information: (502) 583-4100
Aug 21-24 Wash, DC Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference (FGS)
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW,
Washington, DC 20008
https://fgs.org/conferences/
Sept 7 Chicago, IL Genealogy 101
Smithsonian African American Museum
Chicago State University
95th and King Drive
Chicago, IL
For information contact: Stinnett, Kamilah <StinnettK@si.edu>
Sept 21 Chicago Preserving Records
Smithsonian African American Museum
Carter G. Woodson Regional Library
95th and Halsted
Chicago, IL
For information contact: Stinnett, Kamilah <StinnettK@si.edu>
Sept 19 Detroit, MI Wayne County Community College
For information: ccarter1@wcccd.edu
Oct 5 Columbus, OH Columbus Metropolitan Public Library
96 S Grant Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
for information: (614) 645-2275
Oct 19 Grayslake, IL Lake County (IL) Genealogical Society
University Center of Lake County
For information http://lakecountyilgenealogy.org/workshops/
Oct 26 Covington, KY Northern Kentucky Family History Center
144 Buttermilk Pike
Lakeside Park KY 41017-2135
for information contact: Shirlene Jensen <ensjen392@gmail.com>