Akata Documentary

Akata Documentary "AKATA: The Saga of an American Girl Finding Her Roots" V.H. Carlos
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As more and more resources become available, why aren’t more Blacks in America attempting to uncover their heritage? Akata, a term that carries neutral and negative connotations depending on who you ask, is commonly used by Yorubas to describe Blacks Americans who do not live at “Home”. Follow the journey of a DC native, as she seeks to answer this question and watch how she discovers her heritage and tries to assimilate with her newfound culture.

02/03/2026

Virginia families, this is for you! 📣 Have you checked out “Virginia Untold” yet? It’s a game-changer for finding African American ancestors before and after the Civil War. 🏛️

📍 What Virginia county is your family from? Drop it in the comments!

🗓️ Stuck on a brick wall? Let’s work together. Book a 1:1 session at the link in my bio!

02/02/2026

South Carolina families, listen up! 📣 The 1868 and 1875 State Census is the “hidden” resource you’ve been looking for. It’s one of the best ways to find your ancestors right after the Civil War. 🌴

📍 Drop your SC county in the comments!

🔗 Need professional help? Book a 1:1 genealogy session at the link in my bio.

GenealogyTips PalmettoState

01/31/2026

North Carolina families, stop scrolling! 🌲 These Co-habitation records are the “missing link” for so many family trees. 📍 Drop your NC county in the comments! 🔗 Link in bio for 1:1 coaching.

01/30/2026

It’s my birthday!!! More genealogy hacks coming soon

01/14/2026

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If you’re a family researcher, you’re sitting on a gold mine. From 51% off photo digitization to heritage travel, your membership pays for itself in genealogy alone. 🧬🛒

📌 SAVE this for your next Costco run!

🗓️ Need help breaking through your family brick wall? Book a 1:1 session with me at the link in my bio!

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01/13/2026

Alabama research just got easier! 🐘 If you’ve hit a brick wall, the 1867 Voter Registration books are the KEY. Stop paying for subscriptions and start here.

📅 Book a 1:1 session at the link in my bio to dive deeper into your family tree!

Which state should I cover next? 👇🏾

01/10/2026

Making 2026 the year I stop scrolling and start searching. 🕯️📜 Taking my genealogy journey offline—learning cursive to read my great-grandmother’s letters and mapping out my roots by hand. There’s something so grounding about holding your history in your hands. Who’s going analog with me?

01/06/2026

If your family is from Georgia, your research shouldn’t start with a random name search.

Start with the county, then look at:
• 1870 Census (FamilySearch)
• Probate & estate records (Georgia Archives)
• Land & historical records (Georgia’s Virtual Vault)

This is how many African American families move past brick walls.

Comment your Georgia county ⬇️
For personalized guidance, link in bio 🤍

01/05/2026

If your family has roots in Mississippi, this is the official place to start your genealogy research.

The Mississippi Department of Archives & History offers free access to land, probate, and court records that can help you trace family relationships beyond the census.

Not everything is digitized, but this is a reliable starting point.

12/31/2025

Relaxing research starts here. 🛁📖 12 Days of Ulta bath surprises + 12 essential tips for your family tree journey.

(Not sponsored! Just an Ulta super fan sharing the love!)

12/30/2025

Did you know that you can create family trees on Canva? Will you be trying it?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas🎄❤️ So what’s the itinerary?

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